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Quick Reference for Credible Sources

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Below is a quick reference guide for determining if your sources are credible.  Use this resource while researching for your argumentative research essay.

Examples of sources that are often the most credible:

  • Official government websites (.gov)
  • Institutional sites that represent universities, regulatory agencies, governing bodies, and respected organizations with specific expertise (e.g., the Mayo Clinic, .edu, .org)
  • Peer-reviewed journals
  • Reputable news sources
  • Primary source

Examples of sources that are often considered less credible:

  • Blogs
  • Wikis
  • Web forums
  • Individual or business websites
  • Materials published by an entity that may have an ulterior motive
Factors to Consider Least Reliable Possibly Reliable Most Reliable
Type of Source Unfamiliar website Published material Official websites, institutional sites, academic journals
Author’s background Uncredited (Unsure of what their background is in relation to the topic) Educated on topic Expert in the field
Date published None listed Outdated Recently revised or written
Depth of review Controversial reviews (may have comments about information being incorrect) Good public response; general approval as correct Peer-reviewed by reliable sources (i.e.: other experts on the topic)
Sources cited None listed Credible sources Citations referencing other well-cited works
Objectivity Clearly biased Sponsored source Balanced, neutral

Remember, there are always exceptions!  Use your best judgement and if you’re not positive that a source is credible, err on the side of caution and check it out or choose another source.

EasyBib: How to create a citation

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1. Once you have logged into to EasyBib, make a folder in “My Projects”. To do this, click on the “+New Project” button and fill out the information.

2. Next click “bibliography” and then begin inputting your sources.

3. Choose your source.

At the EasyBib home page, just click on the tab to pick the type of source you are citing. In many cases, all you’ll have to do after that is type in the URL or title of your source. EasyBib offers over 55 different citation options – the full list is accessible on the final tab.

2. Fill out the form.

If you’ve autocited your source, many of the form fields will automatically be filled in. Review the information in these fields, and enter any additional information you need.  Your
goal is to fill out everything, although this is not always possible.

3. That’s it! Export your bibliography or keep going.

As you can see, your source is now cited. If you are finished, just click “Export to Word” on the right hand side. You’ll get a document to save that will allow you to easily copy into your paper. If you’re not finished, just select another source. EasyBib will automatically add your citation to your bibliography and alphabetize it appropriately.

Watch this tutorial video if you need further instruction:

 

 

How To Upload to GoogleDrive

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Upload files and folders

If you have important files that you want to be able to access anywhere and anytime you sign in (including images and videos), you can upload them to Google Drive. To save time, upload a folder which will keep the original folder structure and upload all of the individual files within it.

Upload files

There are two ways to upload files to Google Drive:

  • Drag-and-drop files. If you’re using the latest versions of Chrome or Firefox, you can simply drag-and-drop files directly from your computer into Google Drive. You can even drag-and-drop files directly into folders or sub-folders.
  • Upload files using Google Drive. Follow the steps below to select files to upload to Google Drive.

    New Google Drive

    1. Open drive.google.com.
    2. Click the  New button and select Upload Files… from the drop-down menu.
    3. Select the file you’d like to upload. To select multiple files, press Shift or Ctrl(PC)/Command(Mac) and click all the files to upload.
    4. You’ll see a box that shows the progress of your file upload. Click on the file name to open the file or close the box by clicking the X in the upper right corner.

    Classic Google Drive

    1. Open drive.google.com.
    2. Click the upload  button and select Files… from the drop-down menu.
    3. Select the file you’d like to upload. To select multiple files, press Shift or Ctrl(PC)/Command(Mac) and click all the files to upload.
    4. You’ll see a box that shows the progress of your file upload. Click on the file name to open the file or close the box by clicking the X in the upper right corner.

Upload folders

There are three ways to upload folders to Google Drive:

    • Drag-and-drop folders. If you’re using the latest version of Chrome or Firefox, you can drag a folder from your desktop into Google Drive. The folder, all sub-folders, and files will begin uploading immediately.
  • Upload folders through Google Drive (using Chrome). From Google Drive in Chrome, you can follow the steps below to upload a folder.

    New Google Drive

    1. Open drive.google.com.
    2. Click the  New button and select Upload folder…. If you see “Enable folder upload” and you’re using Chrome, you’ll need to update Chrome to the latest version.
    3. Select one or more folders to upload. All files and sub-folders within that folder will also be uploaded.
    4. You’ll see a box that shows the progress of your folder upload. Click on the file name to open the file or close the box by clicking the X in the upper right corner.

    Classic Google Drive

    1. Open drive.google.com.
    2. Click the upload  button and select Upload folder…. If you see “Enable folder upload” and you’re using Chrome, you’ll need to update Chrome to the latest version.
    3. Select one or more folders to upload. All files and sub-folders within that folder will also be uploaded.
    4. You’ll see a box that shows the progress of your folder upload. Click on the file name to open the file or close the box by clicking the X in the upper right corner.
  • Upload folders through Google Drive (in a browser other than Chrome). From Google Drive in browsers other than Chrome, you can use the following steps to manually upload a folder. You will need to enable folder upload in these browsers each time you visit your Google Drive:
    1. Enable Java in your browser.
    2. Confirm that Java is enabled by visiting the Java test page.
    3. Install the Java applet.
      • Click the Upload button in Google Drive and install the Java Applet when prompted.
      • A security dialog will open asking if you want to allow an applet to run. Install this applet. Note: The applet will be signed by Google Inc.
    4. Complete steps to upload a folder as you would in Chrome (outlined in the steps above).

Tips:

How to access your SOCSD Google Account

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GAFESOCSD has adopted Google Apps for Education and with it, you all have access to a GoogleDrive and GoogleClassroom.  Some of you are probably already familiar with both of these, and you can act as my class experts, helping me teach those who are less familiar with all the wonderful ins and outs of Google.  We will taking full advantage of this technology, so to get started, you should begin going in and setting up your Google space.

To access your account, sign in from google home page: https://www.google.com.

  1. Your username is your first initial and last name AND @socsd.org. For example: cfagan@socsd.org.
  2. Your password is your normal school password that you use to log into the school computers, your first and last initial AND your lunch code. For example: pe-12345

I am very excited to have this technology and I am sure you are too!  Please start setting up and personalizing your account, and if you have any difficulty, please let me know right away so that we can get it resolved.