1. Evaluating Sources: Definitions and Information for Research
Senior English
Mrs. Kinney

2. Credibility
Checking the author’s education and other publications to check on source credibility

3. .ORG
A non-profit website

4. Link Check
How to find out who else thinks a web site is worthwhile

5. System used in evaluating information
CARRDSS
System used in evaluating information

6. Bias
Type of idea slanted in one direction

7. Sources and Information
Relevant information to support your thesis statement

8. Information
Make sure your information is up to date or fairly recent for it to be relevant

9. Hyperlink
Helps you evaluate your resources you find on the net

10. Scope
Determines the range of information on a given topic

11. Always check the author of your sources for validity

12. .Com
Type of website that might try to sell you something