1. Validation and trustworthiness But what’s the difference

2. Rate the following sources in terms of how truthful you think they are likely to be A non-fiction book Gossip from a friend A newspaper item in the Times A newspaper item in the Sun A teachers opinion

3. Why are you happier with some sources more than others? Reliability – Checking and editing prior to publication – Accurate Reputation / qualification – Trust – Bias Opinion vs fact Laws – libel and slander – advertising

4. What can you do to check a source for truthfulness? What kind of evidence is there to suggest the information has been checked? Check their reputation – Bias – Qualification Check the other people that may use the source – do they have good judgement? Is it up to date

5. How would you apply the same checks to an internet based information source? Reputation of the source – About us – Google the site! Sites that link to your source Evidence of checking the facts – References – Editorial policy

6. How can you check this website is valid? http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1 570000/newsid_1575400/1575441.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1 570000/newsid_1575400/1575441.stm Reliability Reputation Qualification Other users of the source

7. What would concern you about the validity of information on this site? http://www.tianxian.com/ Reliability Reputation Qualification Other users of the source