How to Know if a Source is Reliable (Schmoop)
Quiz
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Medium
+12
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Michael Wilson
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There is a tremendous amount of gossip and outright false information on the internet.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
We have to be very careful when using online sources.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Wikipedia is a great site to reference when writing academically.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Blog posts with anonymous authors are a reliable source.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is important to use good sources, because it reflects upon our _______ as writers.
instincts
attitude
credibility
aptitude
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
9.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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?
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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