how to identify trustworthiness Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what makes a source/author trustworthy?
A
they are experts in the topic, writing for a reputable source, used good evidence, peer reviewed.
2
Q
how to check if the author is an expert
A
their qualifications (professor, researcher), if it mentions they’ve published academic work, if they’ve been cited by others.
3
Q
signs a source may be less trustworthy?
A
author is unknown (maybe just their name), from a blog or bias site, lacks evidence.
4
Q
general trustworthy sources
A
academics, BBC, government websites
5
Q
poitetially less reliable sources
A
tabloids (the sun, daily mail), blogs, unchecked opinion sites.
