Chapter 25.2
Become an Information Detective with Source Evaluation Skills
You will learn to identify trustworthy sources and avoid unreliable information for all your research projects.
What You'll Learn
You learn to identify reliable sources by checking authors
You compare different information sources to find trustworthy facts
You check publication dates to ensure information stays current
You develop skills to spot unreliable or questionable sources
What You'll Practice
1
You practice choosing between expert sources and entertainment sources
2
You identify reliable authors like scientists and experienced professionals
3
You learn to check publication dates and author credentials
Why This Matters
You need source evaluation skills to find trustworthy information for school projects and make smart decisions about what to believe throughout your life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Source Evaluation
Reliable Sources
Research Skills
Information Literacy
Fact Checking
OH Curriculum Aligned
