Is It Credible?

Worksheet Description

The “Website Credibility” worksheet is a strategic educational resource for students to learn the evaluation of digital sources critically. It presents a series of statements that students must consider to determine a website’s reliability and trustworthiness. The checklist includes indicators such as affiliation with an established institution, the expertise offered on specific information, and the absence of commercial bias, suggesting that the site’s primary intent is not to sell but to inform.

Students are prompted to analyze the currency of the website’s content, ensuring that the information is up-to-date. The worksheet also emphasizes the importance of a professional appearance in writing and layout as signs of credibility. Recognizing the authors’ names and finding links to other credible sites are presented as additional credibility clues. This reflective activity guides students to synthesize these factors and articulate their reasoning in deciding whether a website is credible. The process cultivates critical thinking skills and digital literacy, equipping students to navigate the vast array of information available online responsibly.