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Doing Academic ResearchReliable and Un-Reliable SourcesReliable or Un-ReliableTypes of SourcesDatabases: All articles found on a database have been reviewed and checked for accuracy.* Pioneer Library * SIRS Discoverer* Newspaper

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Reliable or Un-ReliableTypes of SourcesWiki A webpage that can be added to and changed by members of the wiki.* Wikipedia Reliable or Un-reliable?.gov Web page managed by a government agency.*Reliable or Un-reliable?.org Web page managed by an organization. Often these pages have an agenda and can be biased. Check the Who Are We link. * Reliable or Un-reliable?.edu published by an educational institution. * Reliable or Un-reliable?

Reliable or Un-Reliable Types of SourcesBlog posts Blogs are written by individuals about topics of interest to that person.* Reliable or Un-reliable?Answers.com and Ask.com These websites compile answers to questions posted on the web. They are usually not answered by experts in the field.* These websites come up most frequently when students search by asking a question.* Reliable or Un-reliable?

What if two sources have different information?Look for a third source to confirm which source is accurate. ** Throw away the incorrect source.

Website Evaluation ChecklistWho wrote the pages? Are they an expert or has it been reviewed by an expert?What is the purpose of the site?When was the site last updated?

Reliable vs Un-Reliable SourcesPracticeReliableUn-ReliableList the articles, the source they come from, and why it is reliableList the articles, the source they come from, and why it is un-reliable.