Credible Source Quiz

What thing(s) should you look for when you are deciding whether a source is credible or not? (Select ALL that apply)

• Date written

• Author

• Type of website (.edu, .gov, .com, etc.)

• Type of source (news article, social media post, etc.)

• Length

What is a sign that indicates that this is NOT a credible source for research?

• It's from the New York Times

• It's an opinion piece

• It's too old to use

• The topic is too specific

Why may an author be unreliable? (Select ALL that apply)

• They may be writing only their opinion

• They may not have enough credentials/background knowledge on a topic

• They may be getting paid to write

• Because they cite other articles or people in their writing

Why is it important to use reliable and credible sources in academic circumstances? (Select ALL that apply)

• So that your paper is long enough

• Because it makes your writing more credible

• It makes your writing more professional

• It takes less time

What is a major red flag about this website when it comes to research?

• All the information is incorrect

• The information is out of date

• Anyone can add information so you can't be sure if it is correct or not

• Everything on this website is biased because it gets sponsored by advertisements

What makes this website credible? (Select ALL that apply)

• It's a government website (.gov)

• It is current information

• It has pictures and diagrams

• It uses academic language

What is the best and most reliable way to find credible sources?

• Google

• Wikipedia

• Social Media

• Online Databases

Which are the best domains to use as credible sources? (Select ALL that apply)

• .com

• .net

• .org

• .gov

• .edu

Always avoid ​ (a)   when starting to look up credible sources. It is best to find ​ (b)   sources when you go through multiple websites. Usually, ​ (c)   will assist in filtering through ​ (d)   for you. It may help save you time in the long run.

• bias
• reliable
• LC Databases
• credibility

How confident are you that you could pick out credible sources for research?

• Very confident

• Pretty confident

• A little confident

• not confident at all

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