Chapter 48 study set! Evaluating Sources

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Citations and links should always be ________

Credible

You should read your sources with a _______ ___

Critical Eye

It's better to have more _____ , than none at all

Evidence

What should you do before using any media and videos from the web?

Fact-check!!!

How do you check for photo credibility/ where else they were used?

Google image search or go to TinEye and enter the picture URL. This shows where the photo has been used and if it is a safe and trustworthy picture to use.

Stance

The attitude the author gives off, how well does the author like his topic/knows about it?

What are the steps to fact check?

1- look up the claim 2-research the website very good 3-dig deeper on who the author is

When looking for a source, what should you consider?

Keeping your PURPOSE in mind, what your topic is about or what best fits the information etc.

Is a newer source or older source better to use?

Newer, it is more up to date

What do you pay attention to in regards to the author?

What arguments he makes, are they one sided? Do they have a strong opinion on something?

Some questions to ask yourself when looking at a source:

Who is it written by? is the author credible? is it relevant?

Why should someone fact-check a source?

You may see or read misleading information online, which can be fake. You want to make sure you're using credible and trusted sources in your writings!

Who should you keep in mind when trying to be persuasive?

Your intended audience


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