Credible Sources Quiz

What is a primary source?

• Sources that are not considered credible

• Second-hand information that analyzes, describes, or evaluates sources (primary)

• Sources that identify, index, or consolidate primary and secondary sources

• First-hand evidence giving you direct access to your research topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the CRAAP test used for?

• Identifying the author of a source

• Assessing the popularity of a website

• Checking the publication date of a source

• Evaluating the credibility of a source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which domain extension is generally considered the most credible in academic settings?

• .edu

• .gov

• .org

• .com

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of the peer review process for academic journals?

• To evaluate the popularity of the journal

• To ensure the journal has a professional layout

• To decide whether a submission should be accepted for publication based on a set of criteria

• To check the publication date of the journal

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you look for when evaluating the credibility of a website?

• The number of advertisements on the website

• The author's personal opinions

• The URL domain extension

• The website's popularity on social media

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where can you find academic journals online?

• A. Google Search

• B. Wikipedia

• D. Personal blogs

• C. Academic databases like LexisNexis

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of the OER Commons?

• To advocate for non-profit organizations

• To promote commercial products

• To publish academic journals

• To provide free educational resources

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the main reason Wikipedia is not considered a reliable source?

• It does not have a search function

• It is not free to use

• It can be edited by anyone at any time

• It is not available in multiple languages

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9