Jump to navigation. The internet has blessed us with a treasure trove of knowledge, easily accessible with the click of a button. But unfortunately, not all websites or blogs are created equal. In fact, the most outlandish stories often generate the most attention. Take a look at the individual or organization running the website. Are the articles written by people with relevant credentials or background in the topic?
Is the organization a reputable, established voice on that subject? Reliable sources have links to verifiable, current evidence, unreliable sources do not. Reputable news articles usually link their sources within the paragraphs and the links should take the reader to the main source of information, which itself is also a reliable source.
This shows that the article was well researched and gives credit to ideas or findings that were incorporated. Most importantly, it illustrates whether the article is accurate, not plagiarized and is the work of the author. The age of the sources are also important, as new information especially during the election period can be presented quickly. Thus, reliable sources also must be active and updated frequently. A source that has no citations at all, or those that present non-verifiable links broken, in-active links, or links that lead to unrelated material as evidence should be an immediate red flag.
These links should be questioned because it proves that the source was not well-researched or updated and hints that it is based on opinion or made-up information, and not facts. As the purpose of journalism is to provide the reader with information to help them make the best decisions in their lives, reputable sources will be unbiased and focused on reporting the facts.
They will not contain any personal opinions from the author unless it is an opinion article. In unreliable sources, bias and offensive language can be seen because they are usually not written for the purpose of informing. Writers will often include their contact information so that readers can contact them to ask questions. Having no information about the author is a sign of unreliability because anyone can write articles and post them.
The motive of the source provides insight about reliability. If there is a lack of coverage , it could mean that the news is not legitimate. Reliable sources are reviewed before they are published, which means that they should not contain any grammatical errors as edited material increases accuracy and makes it easier to read. Image Source: Hague University. However, this does not mean that all primary sources are reliable. University sources that end in. They may contain unbelievable or incorrect information.
The webpages may also contain advertisements. However, some non-credible websites may appear reliable, so it is very important to evaluate the credibility of websites very carefully.
Is author information available? Is the author associated with an organization or institution? What is the author's purpose? Is the date of publication available? Is it recent? Are there broken links or old news on the page? Does the website list its sources? Are the sources credible?
What is the domain? Is the site well written? Does it have grammar and spelling mistakes? Using your common sense, does the information seem biased or incorrect? What is the purpose of the website? Skip to Main Content.
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