Types of Sources [11]

On average, how many sources should you have for a story?

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 2-4

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

A primary source is

• the expert

• the eyewitness

• the town gossip

• the internet troll

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

These are needed to help tell the story and validate information.

• primary

• seconday

• anonymous

• unreliable

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a primary source for a story about Homecoming?

• Student Council sponsor of event

• rival school board member

• volleyball team members

• someone who doesn't want to be named

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source for a story about wrestlers going to state?

• the coach

• team member who lost

• parent of wrestler

• president of booster club

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

This type of source adds another perspective to the story.

• primary

• secondary

• anonymous

• head boy / girl

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

To avoid questions about plagiarism and or fabrication, it is best to avoid using anonymous sources

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Only grant anonymity if:

• sources privacy & reputation is a concern

• you can't get the info any other way

• info is important enough the reader won't question it

• the sources is a friend

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

If you, as the reporter, want to use an anonymous source, you should first consult

• advisor

• editor

• other reporters

• the public

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

There is no substitute for

• accuracy

• butter

• opinions

• good quotes

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3