Evaluating Sources

Which of the following is NOT a reputable search engine for finding credible sources?

• Yahoo

• Wikipedia

• Bing

• Google

Which type of source is most likely to have bias?

• Official document

• News outlet

• Personal blog

• Academic database

What should you consider when evaluating the credibility of a source?

• The source's publisher or organization

• The author's credentials

• The accuracy of the information

• All of the above

What is the first step in finding and evaluating credible sources?

• Start with reputable search engines

• Refer to primary sources

• Check the references and citations

• Clearly define your information needs and research purpose

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an unreliable source?

• Clear agenda or bias

• Personal opinions

• Verified sources

• Lack of credibility

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for finding and evaluating credible sources?

• Check the references and citations

• Use personal blogs as sources

• Refer to primary sources

• Start with reputable search engines

What role does critical thinking play in evaluating the credibility of sources?

• It helps to determine the currency of information

• It helps to identify bias and accuracy

• It is not necessary when evaluating sources

• It is only important for primary sources

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when evaluating the credibility of a source?

• The currency of the information

• The length of the source

• The source's publisher or organization

• The author's credentials

Why is it important to refer to primary sources when conducting research?

• To find the most recent information

• To save time

• To avoid using unreliable sources

• To minimize interpretation bias

Which of the following is NOT a way to determine the currency of information?

• Check the date of publication

• Look for evidence of accuracy and reliability

• Investigate the source's publisher or organization

• Check the references and citations