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Evaluating Sources: Examples

Steer clear of bad information with the 5Ws!

Test Your Understanding

Now that you know about the 5Ws, apply your newfound knowledge on these websites. Each pair has one credible website and one misleading website. Can you spot the differences?


Pair 1

LA Protests

LA Protests


Pair 2

Vaccine Article

Vaccine Article


Pair 3

Go-Bag Tips

Go-Bag Items

Try testing you knowledge on these websites. 


Digital Public Library of America [https://dp.la/]

The Onion [https://www.theonion.com/]

Associated Press News [https://apnews.com/]

KY Department of Fish and Wildlife [https://fw.ky.gov/]

ProCon.org [https://www.procon.org/]

Khan Academy [https://www.khanacademy.org/]

Weekly World News [http://weeklyworldnews.com/category/headlines/]

Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange [https://trace.tennessee.edu/]

Media Bias Chart