Finding Credible Sources Practice

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Information Literacy

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SubjectInformation Literacy

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Create a practice on finding credible sources

This document provides a comprehensive guide for students to evaluate the credibility of sources for research purposes. It introduces a set of credibility criteria, including Authority, Accuracy, Currency, Purpose, and Bias, to help students discern reliable from unreliable information. Utilizing real-world examples, students assess various sources related to critical topics such as climate change and nutrition. The document includes a checklist and categorizes sources into credible, questionable, and unreliable groups. Students will engage in activities that require them to justify their evaluations, recognize red flags in information, and reflect on strategies for identifying credible sources while exploring current social issues.