https://padlet.com/laurie_hayden1/urgzytyn148g Choose the 5 BEST and most SPECIFIC ways to assess how credible a source is. Include new learning as much as you can (handout). en-us 2016-12-05 18:24:11 UTC 2025-09-29 12:21:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/laurie_hayden1/urgzytyn148g/wish/142140276 1. Check multiple sources
2. Research the author and source
3. Check the about page
4. Avoid websites that end in .lo or .com.co
5. Check grammar and spelling
6. Avoid websites that DOX people
7. Check if there are other articles about the topic]]> 2016-12-06 19:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/laurie_hayden1/urgzytyn148g/wish/142140276 https://padlet.com/laurie_hayden1/urgzytyn148g/wish/142140860 1. Check cited sources
2. See how reputable the author is 
3. Check the site's domain 
4. Check the function of the page
5. Check other sites]]> 2016-12-06 19:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/laurie_hayden1/urgzytyn148g/wish/142140860 https://padlet.com/laurie_hayden1/urgzytyn148g/wish/142140905 1. avoid websites ending in lo or .co
2. read multiple sources 
3. search author and cite credibility on Google
4. check the "About Us page"
5. if a site/article makes you angry, it could potentially be a click-bait article]]> 2016-12-06 19:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laurie_hayden1/urgzytyn148g/wish/142140905 https://padlet.com/laurie_hayden1/urgzytyn148g/wish/142141078 1. Search other sources and websites for more information
2. Google the author or who has posted it 
3. Check the "about us" page 
4. Don't trust websites that end in "lo" or ".com.co" 
5. Check if the name sounds real and sounds professional
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2. Look at the about us page.
3. Examine website design and setup .
4. Research authors and look for links to other sources.
5. Spelling and grammar errors as well as look for all CAPS.
6. How recent is the article or source.
7. Look at sources URL and avoid sources that end in lo or .com.co.

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2. Avoid websites ending with .co and .lo
3. Check the "about us"
4. Beware of bad web design and all caps
5. Check for frequent grammar and spelling errors 

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