1. Website Credibility
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2. Think about the following, then discuss it with your partner:
Pair-Share
Think about the following, then discuss it with your partner:
Have you ever been lied to? How did it make you feel? When you found out the truth, did it change how you viewed the person who lied to you? Have you ever lied?
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3. (1 = happy, 3 = indifferent, 5 = angry)
Stand Up
Stand up if you have ever been lied to.
Stand up if you have ever lied.
On a scale of 1-5, how did you feel about being lied to?
(1 = happy, 3 = indifferent, 5 = angry)
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4. credibility. Truth VS Fiction
Today we are talking about being lied to. More specifically, we’re talking about
credibility.
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5. Terms to Know
Term: Credibility
Definition: 1) The quality of being trusted. 2) The quality of being convincing or believable.
Definition Location:
Example:
All of the databases offered by MHS are credible.
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6. Pair-Share Consider this:
Why is credibility important? How do you know if a source is credible or not?
Consider this:
– State Farm commercial
What assumptions has this woman made? What does this clip tell us about information on the internet?
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7. So what steps can you take to ensure you are using a credible source?
On a sheet of paper write the letters – as you watch this next video write what each letter stands for – you will be asked to use this method today and all year long to evaluate sources. C R A P
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8. Let’s do a Quick Review C – stood for?
Currency – IF the data is from 1972 it may not be accurate anymore
R – stood for?
Relevancy – Does the information address my question? Do I need to know this to accomplish my goal?
A – stood for?
Authority – Who is giving the information? What is their expertise in this area? Why should we believe them? Any Bias?

9. A – stood for?
Accuracy – Is the information correct?
P – stood for?
Purpose -Why are they writing this? For Whom?

10. Let’s Practice
You have saved your hard earned money and now you’re ready to buy your first new car – What step do you take next?

11. Do you go directly to the car dealer and buy that car?
Would you ask a friend or family member that has the same type of car for information/advice?
Would you maybe want to check Consumer reports to find if it really gets the gas mileage it is supposed to? How often it breaks down?
Something else?

12. First let’s consider the car dealer –
Currency – Is his information up to date?
Relevant – Will he give you all the right information to make an informed decision – or just tell you how great the stereo sounds?
Authority – Is the car dealer an expert? An expert at cars or an expert at sales?
Accuracy – This is where you should confirm what the salesman tells you by checking other sources
Purpose – What is the car salesman ultimate goal here? So perhaps a bit of bias might be involved?

13. The lesson here is to always check multiple sources for information!
In addition to applying CRAAP - there are some other ways to check if a site is probably reliable.

14. Terms to Know
Term: Database
Definition: A comprehensive collection of related data, organized for convenient access, generally in a computer.
Definition Location:
Example:
eLibrary
SIRS Renaissance
GALE Student Resources in Context
All the databases available through school on the Library webpage contain materials that have been checked for credibility and can be considered trustworthy.
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15. Terms to Know
Term: Top-Level Domain Label
Definition: The rightmost label in a domain name or URL.
Definition Location:
Example: .gov .com .net
.com .org .corp
.edu .uk (or other 2-letter country code)
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16. Credibility Checklist
To determine a website's credibility, consider the following:
(highlight one)
Would I use this source?
YES NO
Why?
The top-level domain label is .gov, .edu, or .net
YES NO
The website is published by a professional, educational, or governmental entity
The author is someone well-known or an expert in his/her field
The website provides a list or links to other sources (i.e. a bibliography)
The website is part of/from a database
The author’s stance aligns with my position/purpose
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17. We Do: Sample
Use CRAAP and the Credibility Checklist to see if this website is credible or not
Discuss this with your partner, everyone must be prepared to answer Yes/No and Why/Why Not
in 2 minutes.
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18. You should ALWAYS determine a source's credibility BEFORE using it.
Do not waste your time on a source that makes your research questionable!

19. Apply what you have learned
You will shortly begin researching information about drought. Remember to follow the CRAAP method to determine if the sites you are using are credible or not.
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Finger rubric: 1 = Yes 2 = No
Random call why?

20. (Posted on Google Classroom)
Complete the webpage evaluation form for at least Two of the sites you search on California and the drought
(Posted on Google Classroom)
Then write a brief summary – which website was most credible? Which site best informs you about your topic? Remember the whole class will be using these sites in the next two weeks – so pick good ones!