Research

Which of the following is NOT a credible source?

• A news article

• A interview with an expert

• A Facebook post made by your Aunt

• A documentary on the topic

Copying information and text from the Internet is not considered plagiarism.

• true
• false

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CCSS.W.8.8

A ______________ refers to  acquiring information for your report from a book, newspaper article, website, etc.

• Source
• Plagiarism
• MLA Style
• Table of Contents

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CCSS.W.8.8

What is the most credible source type on the internet?

• An article that was published through a magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc...
• An anonymously posted comment on a social media site
• A narrative written on a personal blog
• A Wikipedia article on any given topic

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.8

What is the definition of bias? 

• An author or source can see two sides to an argument and is fair to both
• An author or source does not take a stand on a topic and is too wishy-washy
• An author or source does not have the valid credentials that would make them an expert on the topic
• An author or source is prejudiced or close-minded by only seeing one side to an argument for personal reasons

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

What is a citation?

• a written sentence

• where the info is from

• a quotation

• using someone else's work as your own

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.8

The minimum number of sources your need for your Unit test are ________.

• 4-5

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which of the following would be the best choice as a reference?

• peer-reviewed article
• corporate website
• encyclopedia
• search engine

To restate something in ones own words.

• Proofread
• Revise
• Paraphrase
• Outline

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CCSS.W.8.8

Giving credit when you use someone else's idea.

• Proofreading
• Plagiarism
• Paraphrase
• Citation or Cite

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CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.8