Part 2: Why did you choose these two authors? What makes them credible?
Is one type of domain extension more credible than another? Use evidence from the websites to explain your response to the class.
What are 3 things you learned from this website?
Explain the author's point of view. What evidence do you find convincing? What evidence do you find questionable? Explain why.
Does this author's background (qualifications, experience, and education) make him or her a credible source about this subject? Why?
Which of the two authors you have been researching is probably more knowledgeable and credible? Explain your thinking.
Part 1: Imagine that you are writing a report about air pollution. Select the two most credible sources:
Would a source like this be credible?
Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
A 2017 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service official report on the effects of pollution on marine life | ||
A pet owner’s blog about her sick fish | ||
A current article about illegal waste disposal, published by a middle school newspaper | ||
An article in a recent issue of The New York Times about oil spills and bird life |
Would a source like this be credible?
Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
A 2017 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service official report on the effects of pollution on marine life | ||
A pet owner’s blog about her sick fish | ||
A current article about illegal waste disposal, published by a middle school newspaper | ||
An article in a recent issue of The New York Times about oil spills and bird life |