You’re researching climate change. Which of these should raise a red flag about the source?

The article includes opinions but no evidence or sources

Why is it important to use reliable sources for school projects?

To make sure your information is true and accurate

What is one clue that a website might be UNRELIABLE?

It has spelling and grammar mistakes

Which of these signs suggests a source might be UNBIASED and RELIABLE?

It provides evidence from experts and shows different viewpoints

Which of the following is MOST likely a reliable source?

A news article from a well-known national newspaper

What should you do if you're not sure whether a source is reliable?

Check another trusted source to see if the information matches

What is the most important reason to check the author’s credentials when using a source?

To find out if they are qualified to write about the topic

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1
You’re researching climate change. Which of these should raise a red flag about the source?
The site ends in .org and lists who wrote the article
The article includes opinions but no evidence or sources
The website includes data from NASA and other scientists
The article was published by a university research group
2
Which of the following websites is MOST likely to be trustworthy for school research?
A site with lots of pop-up ads and opinions
A random blog you found through a search engine
A .gov website (like nasa.gov)
Wikipedia
3
Why is it important to use reliable sources for school projects?
Because your teacher says so
To make sure your information is true and accurate
To make your project more fun
So you can finish faster
4
What is one clue that a website might be UNRELIABLE?
It is updated regularly
It has spelling and grammar mistakes
It ends in ".edu"
It lists the author and their credentials
5
Which of these signs suggests a source might be UNBIASED and RELIABLE?
It uses emotional language to persuade you
It provides evidence from experts and shows different viewpoints
It tries to sell you a product related to the topic
It presents only one side of an argument
6
Which of the following is MOST likely a reliable source?
A YouTube video with no sources or facts
A social media post from a celebrity
A news article from a well-known national newspaper
A blog written by someone with no background in the topic
7
What should you do if you're not sure whether a source is reliable?
Skip that part of your research
Use it anyway
Check another trusted source to see if the information matches
Ask a friend if it looks okay
8
What is the most important reason to check the author’s credentials when using a source?
To know if they’re famous
To see if they agree with your opinion
To see if they have a fun writing style
To find out if they are qualified to write about the topic

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