Is This Source Trustworthy?: Check the Text

Read about evaluating how trustworthy a source is, then spot which sentences really come from the passage.

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Source evaluation is the process of checking how trustworthy a piece of information is.

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Source evaluation is the process of checking how trustworthy a piece of information is. When you read something, like an article or a website, it's important to think about where it came from. Ask questions like: Who wrote it? Is the author an expert? What is the purpose of the information? For example, if you find a health article written by a doctor, it is likely more reliable than one written by someone without medical training.

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You should also check if the information is recent, since facts can change over time. Evaluating sources helps you find accurate and trustworthy information for your school projects or when you're just curious about a topic. Remember, not everything you read online is true, so take the time to evaluate your sources carefully!

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Which of these sentences is in the passage?

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Which of these sentences is in the passage?

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