2. What kinds of sources should you use when completing an
assignment [or working on a project?
● Books
● Web Sites
● Databases
● Interviews
● Maps
● Newspaper articles
● Videos
3. Now that you know what sources
you might use, what is your next
step?
5. Why is it important to evaluate the source
and validity of the information found?
Essential Question
6. Who
Who is the author?
What are his qualifications?
What kind of site is it?
Look for the About or
Contact Us link.
5 Questions
What
What is the goal of the web
site?
Is it trying to sell you
something or persuade
you?
Is it biased?
7. Where
Where did the author get his
information?
Is there a bibliography?
Is the web site hosted by an
organization known for its
credibility, like National
Geographic?
Double check the information if
you have any doubts.
5 Questions
When
When was it written?
When was it uploaded?
Look for a published date
on the top or bottom of the
page.
Check the Links to see if
they are working.
8. Why
Why is this information
useful?
Is it relevant to your topic?
Is the site easy to
navigate?
5 Questions
Remeber:
Who
What
Where
When
Why
9. Use Source Sleuth Game Board to determine if you
would use the links below as a source.
● http://tinyurl.com/lmque74
● http://tinyurl.com/7eta4
● www.dhmo.org
10. Works Cited
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"Biased." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2014.
<http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biased>.
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