Credibility TAS

What does it mean for a source to be "credible"?

• The information is low quality and untrustworthy.

• The information is high quality and trustworthy

• The information is neutral and unbiased.

• The information is outdated and irrelevant.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to use credible sources in research assignments?

• To demonstrate the writer's lack of credibility.

• To use biased sources to support the writer's argument.

• To contribute to the overall effectiveness of the argument.

• To provide low-quality information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What factors contribute to a source's credibility?

• The author's level of expertise, their point of view, and the source's publication date.

• The author's level of expertise, their point of view, and their personal life story.

• The author's level of popularity, their point of view, and the source's publication date.

• The author's level of expertise, their point of view, and their nationality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What can be a marker of quality for non-scholarly publications like newspapers and magazines?

• The article's length.

• The article's content being critically examined as part of the publication process.

• The number of advertisements in the publication.

• The article's tone and language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is bias?

• Accurate and fair presentation of information.

• A writer's perspective that allows them to see all sides of an issue.

• Inaccurate or unfair presentation of information.

• A lack of information

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why might bias exist in a source? 

• The author's sponsorship by a group with its own agenda.

• The author's lack of experience in the field.

• The author's lack of expertise on the topic.

• The author's lack of education.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the editorial process that books and articles go through in the academic publishing world called?

• Editorial assessment.

• Review by the author.

• Censorship.

• Peer review.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why are peer-reviewed articles considered high quality? 

•  Because the author's family and friends evaluate the work's quality.

• Because the review process helps to filter out sources that are unqualified or biased.

• Because they are written by experienced journalists.

• Because they are sponsored by groups with their own agenda.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you consider when evaluating a source's credibility? 

• The author's personal life story.

• The source's popularity.

• The source's tone and language.

• When it was published or last updated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Should every credible source be used in research assignments? 

• Yes, every credible source is suitable for all research assignments.

• No, only sources that are appropriate for the argument should be used.

• Yes, only sources that support the writer's argument should be used.

• No, only sources that are biased should be used.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6