There is a tremendous amount of gossip and outright false information on the internet.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

We have to be very careful when using online sources.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Wikipedia is a great site to reference when writing academically.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Blog posts with anonymous authors are a reliable source.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of these are not valid signs of authority in an author.

• Cites credible sources.

• Has credentials.

• Is recognized by experts in the field as an authority.

• Has their friendly face on the cover of all their books.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

When a source was written or accessed is information that should be included in your essay, via parenthetical citation and/or works cited.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Some author's have a hidden or less up front purpose to their writing that may be motivated by their beliefs, goals, or even by the people paying them to write. This is called an:

• Enigma

• Agenda

• Idea

• Idiosyncrasy

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

It is important to use good sources, because it reflects upon our _______ as writers.

• instincts

• attitude

• credibility

• aptitude

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Choose all that apply: These are things we should consider when it comes to sources:

• Who wrote this?

• Is the author accountable?

• When was this written?

• Are there citations?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9