Website Credibility Guidelines Quiz

Study Notes

Website Credibility Flashcards

Author: A reliable source should have a clearly identified author who stands behind their work, indicating trustworthiness in the information presented.
Date: The publication date is crucial; information older than five years may be outdated. Knowing the date aids in assessing the relevance of the content.
Domain: Websites with domains ending in .edu (educational institutions) and .gov (government entities) are generally credible. Exercise caution with .org domains, as they often belong to non-profit organizations which may have biases.
Site Design: Although subjective, a well-structured and aesthetically pleasing website often reflects reliability. Good design enhances information accessibility.
Writing Style: Credible websites maintain high standards for spelling and grammar. Poor quality in these areas can signal unreliable information.
Primary Source: These are original materials that serve as the foundation for further research, including documents like poems, surveys, and reports published in academic journals.
Secondary Sources: These sources analyze or review primary sources, including reference materials (dictionaries, encyclopedias) and articles that synthesize original research.
Cite (Your Sources): Citing means using specific passages or authors as evidence to support arguments in scholarly work, ensuring academic integrity.
Bibliography: A bibliography lists all sources cited in a research project, detailing publication information, and must follow a specific format; it appears at the end of research documentation.
Plagiarism: Defined as using someone else’s work or ideas without proper attribution, essentially amounting to intellectual theft.
How to Avoid Plagiarism: Effective strategies include taking thorough notes, clearly attributing ideas to their original sources, and practicing good paraphrasing techniques.
Paraphrasing: This involves rephrasing someone else's ideas using different words for clarity, while retaining the original meaning.
Tips on How to Paraphrase: Effective paraphrasing includes rewording with synonyms, rearranging sentence structure, recognizing non-replaceable terms (like names), and ensuring the paraphrase maintains the original idea.
Quoting: Quoting involves using an author's exact words, necessitating the use of quotation marks to denote direct citations.
Summarizing: The process of summarizing consists of condensing a passage into one's own words, conveying the main ideas succinctly.

Description

Test your knowledge on the key factors that determine the credibility of websites. This quiz covers aspects such as authorship, publication date, domain types, and more. Enhance your skills in discerning reliable information online.