Evaluating for Credibility
Can you tell if a picture is real or computer generated? Try the challenges below.
How is the process of publishing printed material (newspapers, magazines, books) different from publishing on the Internet? How has Social Media changed how we experience news and learn about the world around us?
The CARP Test
Currency: Is it up to date?
Authority: Does it match your needs? Is it reliable and trustworthy?
Relevance/Reliability:What/who is the source of the information?
Purpose: What is the reason this information is available?
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Use what you have learned and your common sense to decide whether the following websites are legitimate or not.
Now give this one a try.
Additional Resources
Snopes is an independent fact checking site.
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