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Credible Sources

Credible Sources: A credible source is a website or source that is written by an author who is trustworthy. The internet is full of different resources. It is important for you to know which resources to trust and which resources to be careful of.

How to spot a credible source:

• Make sure to read the website link. Google would point out if the website is secure or not through an icon that looks like a closed lock on the left of the URL.
• Read who the author of the website is and make sure that they are a well-known person.
• Once you read through the website, make sure that the information on the website is not biased.
• Once you read through the website, make sure that the information on the website is not biased.
• Check the date of the website and ensure that it has up-to-date information.

Reliable sources:

Here are some reliable sources that you could use:

• Google Scholar
• New York Times
• Washington Post

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Online Ettiquette

• Nothing is private online: The things that you do online will remain online forever.
• Be careful with how your tone is online: Do not write posts or comments online in all-caps lock. This is because the tone of the post would be read as yelling.
• Be Accurate with your information: Do not spread misinformation. Make sure you use credible sources to get accurate information.
• Be courteous online: Make sure when you post or comment online, you are respectful of other people online. Do not use inappropriate Language. Remember that what you post or comment online will remain online.
• Respect other user's privacy: Do not share passwords or ask for passwords. Do not share other user's personal information.