Introduction

In this activity, you will learn how to select suitable online sources for your research. A presentation will show you the main characteristics of reliable evidence and examples of websites that offer reliable evidence and those that do not. Along with the presentation, you will apply the concepts by doing some exercises.

Student Learning Outcomes By the end of this activity, you should be able to: Explain the main characteristics of reliable evidence and recognize their presence or absence in selected online sources. Determine whether specific online sources qualify as reliable evidence. Select online sources that provide reliable evidence. Preparation Before you start, you'll need to make sure you that have the handouts for this activity and the Supplemental Learning Workbook. If you don't, ask a tutor to help you. Begin the Activity Once you have all the needed materials, you may procede to the activity by clicking on the button below. If at any time you need help, please ask a tutor. Click here to begin.

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