CS #2-4

Wikipedia can sometimes be used as a credible source.

• True
• False

Where will you most likely find a list of sources that an author used in their article?

• The beginning of the article
• The middle of the article
• The end of the article
• A list of sources is not needed for an article to be credible

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When an author favors one side of an argument unfairly, it is called...

• Fact
• Opinion
• Bias
• Sexism

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which one of the following types of sources needs to be the MOST current to be considered credible?

• A Current News Event
• Statistical Report on Car Accidents
• A Factual Story about WW2
• A Comparison Essay About Cats and Dogs

Which of the following is not considered an expert?

• Lawyer
• Doctor
• Fitness Instructor
• Journalist

Which of the following url endings is considered to be the MOST credible?

• .org
• .com
• .net
• .gov

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A source is probably credible, even if the author is trying to persuade you to do something

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Articles about ongoing news events should be more current than research articles

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A website with no spelling mistakes, recent updates, and an author who isn't an expert on the subject is probably okay to use as a source

• True
• False

Which of the following is the best indicator that a website is reliable?

• The author of the site tells you the information is reliable
• The author of the site provides contact information and his or her qualifications
• The author links to his or her favorite websites
• The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by an expert

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9