Information Literacy and Research · Informational Writing

Evaluating Source Credibility

Developing criteria to judge the reliability of websites, articles, and social media posts.

Key Questions

  1. 1What are the red flags that suggest a source might be unreliable?
  2. 2How does the author's expertise or background influence the information provided?
  3. 3Why is it important to cross-reference information across multiple sources?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - ReadingNCCA: Primary - Understanding
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 6th Class
Unit: Information Literacy and Research
Period: Informational Writing

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