Credible Source Quiz

Credible Source Quiz

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Quiz

English

7th - 8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.3.5, RL.4.1, RL.5.1

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Standards-aligned

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Raquel Buitron

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

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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

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

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

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

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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The information is out of date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

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

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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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

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

Google

Wikipedia

Social Media

Online Databases

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