Sources

credible

• believable

• cost money

• proof

• testimony

Answer explanation

The teacher allowed him to make up the exam because she thought his excuse was credible.

evidence

• event

• proof

• not available

• folded

Answer explanation

His fingerprints were evidence of his having been in the apartment at some time.

evaluate

• proof

• believable

• figure out its worth

• cost of something

Answer explanation

Mr. Woods evaluated the lesson Mrs. Essex taught.

assertions

• material left behind

• a statement without any proof

• a statement with proof

• feelings

Answer explanation

The student's assertion the teacher was lying shocked the class.

artifacts

• taco seasoning

• stone

• sound

• human made objects

Answer explanation

The museum had an exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts.

propaganda

• airplane part

• advertising that may not be true

• credible source

• proof

Answer explanation

The government spread propaganda to convince people of the threat from foreign enemies.

speculate

• to guess

• proof

• a belief

• evidence

Answer explanation

Would you like to speculate on the possibility of her running for governor next year?

skepticism

• trust

• proof

• questioning things; doubt

• belief

Answer explanation

I was skeptical when my son called to tell me he cleaned the house.

Acronym to use when doing research to make sure you are asking the right questions.

• REAL

• MEAL

• LEAN

• LEAR

Answer explanation

R-read the URL

E-examine the content

A-ask about the author

L-look at the links

What does BG/AG stand for?

• Before Grandma/After Grandma

• Before Ghosts/After Ghosts

• Before Google/After Google

• Before Goggles/After Goggles

Answer explanation

Research was done by hand in libraries with encyclopedias before this search engine.