DETERMINING

THE VALIDITY OF
EVIDENCE
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FACTS
UNDIAECE
AUDIENCE
ARITHOUTY
AUTHORITY
INIOOPN
OPINION
DICEBREL
CREDIBLE
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How do I know if a source
is reliable or not?
1. Who is the author?
2. When was the material
published?
3. What is the purpose of
a source?
4. How is this source proved?
5. What type of audience
is this source aimed at?
Statement

A statement is a sentence that tells us something. It can be

a fact, an opinion, or a description of something.
Statements can be true or false, depending on whether they
match reality or not.

Example, "The sun is hot" is a statement because it tells us

something about the sun.
VALID STATEMENT

A statement that is true or correct. It's like making sure that

what someone says is actually accurate.

Example: If someone says, "The fish can swim" is valid

because it is true, because fish can really swim. So,
statement validity is about making sure that what is said
matches with reality.
NOT VALID OR INVALID STATEMENT

A statement that is incorrect or untrue based on the

information or logic provided.

Example: "The sky is green" this would be a not valid

statement because the sky is not green it's actually blue.
So, statement is not valid because it's not matches the
reality.
IMPORTANCE OF EVIDENCE

Evidence is crucial for determining the validity of a

statement because it provides support or proof for the
truthfulness of the statement. Without evidence, it can be
challenging to determine whether a statement is accurate or
not.
Example: if someone claims that they saw a unicorn in their
backyard, we would likely question the validity of this
statement because unicorns are mythical creatures.
•In simple terms, evidence acts as a backup for statements,
helping to confirm their accuracy and reliability.
CREDIBLE SOURCES
1. Recent Information
2. Respected Authors
3. Educational and Governmental
Websites
4. Google Scholar and Academic
Databases
Non-credible Sources:
1. Outdated Information
2. Lack of Credentials
3. Commercial Websites
4. Articles Without Citations
5. Blog Posts
How do you know if a source is not credible?

That criteria are as follows:

• Authority: Who is the author? What are their
credentials?
• Accuracy: Compare the author's information to
that which you already know is reliable.
• Coverage: Is the information relevant to your topic
and does it meet your needs?
• Currency: Is your topic constantly evolving?
Credible Sources:

•information published within last 10 years;

•texts written by respected authors;
•websites belonging to educational and governmental
institutions;
•articles from Google Scholar;
•academic databases.
Example of Credible Source Images:
• A screenshot of a research article from a peer-reviewed
academic journal.
• The homepage of a university's official website,
showcasing research publications and faculty profiles.
• A snapshot of a government agency's webpage
presenting statistical data or policy documents.
• Screenshots of search results from Google Scholar,
highlighting relevant scholarly articles.
• A screenshot of a library database interface, showing
search results for academic papers.
Example of Non-Credible Source Images:
• A banner ad on a website selling dubious health
supplements.
• A screenshot of a blog post with no citations or
references.
• A webpage promoting conspiracy theories without
credible evidence.
• An outdated webpage from the early 2000s with no recent
updates.
• A screenshot of a social media post with false or
misleading information.
Remember, the credibility of a source is not
solely determined by its visual appearance
but also by factors such as
authoritativeness, accuracy, objectivity, and
relevance to your research topic.
GIVE FIVE (5) EXAMPLE OF CREDIBLE SOURCES.

1. Rants on social media

2. Sites ending in .edu
3. Post from unknown sites
4. International Journals
5. Educational Institution Websites
1. WRITE ONE SENTENCE VALID STATEMENT.
2. WRITE ONE SENTENCE NOT VALID STATEMENT.
3-5. Give wo (2) examples of a form of evidence.
6-10. How important is evidence in determining the validity of a
statement? (minimum of 50 words)
11-12. How would you know if a source is reliable or not?
13-15. List at least three (3) websites belonging to educational
and governmental institutions.