☘︎ ݁Reliable Sources

Teachers are always saying to cite your sources, and to make sure that they’re reliable, but never explain what falls under “reliable.” With this mini guide, you'll learn how to find reliable sources to use.ᐟ

Factors Of a Reliable Source:

DOMAIN NAMES:

Look at the end of the website link. At the end lies a domain name. This can help indicate if the source is reliable or not!

".COM" - Use diligence when exploring sources with this domain name. If the source uses research based evidence or a news organization, it’s most likely to be factual.".EDU" or/and ".GOV" originate from accredited postsecondary educational institutions or US government offices.".ORG" - This is a website created by a non-profit organization. It’s trustworthy because they serve the public interest!".NET" - Just like the .com domain, use diligence. Not all websites with this domain are credible!

Now lets put this into practice. ˏˋ*⁀➷

Reliable news sources help us stay informed without bias. Here are some trustworthy sources we recommend!

• AP NEWS ꨄ︎

• BBC NEWS ᡣ𐭩˚

• REUTERS ⭑.ᐟ

• PBS ⊰˚

Now all these sources are great because they report on a variety of global news.In contrast to our website, we are focusing on our community in McKinney!