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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