1. Write with confidence by ensuring
Source Credibility
Thornton High School Library

2. Why do I care if my sources are credible?
You want to pass this class
You want to do well in college
You want to know the truth
You want to be taken seriously
You want to make a difference 1 2 3 4 5 X X X

3. Scenario one: You are writing a research paper on the importance of fuel efficiency on America’s economy. Is the resource below credible?
Chevrolet Volt Media Portal
Students access from Teach Links

4. Scenario two: You are writing a research paper on the importance of minimum wage on America’s economy. Is the resource below credible?
CQ Researcher: Minimum Wage
Students access from Teacher Links

5. You must ask yourself some questions to determine whether a source is credible.
Source Credibility Questions
Provide Hardcopy

6. Examples Credible Might be Credible Not Credible
Transfer to Examples Presentation

7. Tools You Can Use Print Resource Credibility Checklist
Web Page Credibility Checklist
Provide Hardcopies

8. Apply Tools
Evaluate two sample sources on Teacher Links page using tools
Discuss with a partner
Report out

9. Conclusion
Questions?
Hoax web sites for fun.