Research Skills Practice

Front

What is a big clue that information on a webpage is not trustworthy?

Back

Spelling and grammar mistakes.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the main advantage of using online sources vs. printed sources?

Back

Online sources are faster and easier to access.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Why are sites like Wikipedia not always valid?

Back

The information constantly changes because users can alter the info.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does the word 'unbiased' mean?

Back

Fair.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

Which graphic would best be used with an article discussing employment opportunities for middle school students?

Back

2 - 'Afterschool Jobs'.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What is the importance of checking the credibility of a source?

Back

To ensure the information is accurate and reliable.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does it mean for a source to be 'primary'?

Back

A primary source is an original document or firsthand account.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is a 'secondary source'?

Back

A secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Why is it important to cross-check information from multiple sources?

Back

To verify accuracy and avoid misinformation.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the role of citations in research?

Back

Citations give credit to original authors and allow readers to locate sources.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9