Social Studies Skills

Which of the following is NOT a way we determine credibility of a source?

• bias exists

• the author is qualified

• evidence is given

• facts are accurate

What is bias?

• when you don't use stereotype to reach a decision

• when you can believe something

• when you present only one side of the story

• the ability to look at all perspectives

A source is credible if it appears trustworthy and believable. A source is reliable if it is well supported with facts.

• True

• False

Check all the sources that are considered primary sources:

• Speeches

• Photographs

• Textbooks

• Letters

• Encyclopedias

Secondary sources are sources that come from the time period.

• True

• False

Which of the following are true of thesis statements?

• they are a statement of the author's main point

• they should be supported with evidence and fact

• the author should only use secondary sources to support his/her thesis

• you should avoid using data to support your thesis