Reliable Sources

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What is the term for the people reading your essay or affected by the topic?

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Audience

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What is a key characteristic of reliable sources regarding their publication date?

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Reliable sources should be published recently.

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Which of the following is NOT considered a reliable source? Newspaper, .org website, customer review, book?

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Customer review.

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Why is it important to evaluate content on the web?

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Anyone can publish content on the web, but not everything is reliable.

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Which source is generally considered the least reliable? A peer-reviewed academic journal, a government website (.gov), a personal blog, a university website (.edu)?

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A personal blog.

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What is a reliable source?

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A source that provides accurate, trustworthy, and well-researched information.

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What type of website is typically considered reliable?

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.gov and .edu websites are typically considered reliable.

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What does peer-reviewed mean?

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Peer-reviewed means that the work has been evaluated by experts in the field before publication.

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Why should you check the author's credentials when evaluating a source?

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To ensure the author has the expertise and qualifications to provide accurate information.

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What is the significance of citations in reliable sources?

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Citations provide evidence and allow readers to verify the information.