Investigate the Source

It’s not always clear where information online is coming from, or if it can be trusted. Step one is to identify the source and check out its reputation.

Who made it and why?

Jane talks about why it is important to investigate sources, especially in the digital world

Skill: Just Add Wikipedia

Mike demonstrates how to identify a source, and gather information about it using Wikipedia

Skill: Evaluate Expertise

What is an expert? Mike reviews the concept of domain knowledge and provides some tips to help us decide who to trust.

Test your skills

Now that you’ve seen how to investigate sources, try it for yourself with the three examples below. Can you determine what is credible?