ABCD Source Reliability

What does the acronym ABCD stand for in the context of source reliability?

• Author, Bibliography, Citation, Documentation

• Analysis, Background, Context, Details

• Accuracy, Bias, Credibility, and Date

• Alphabet, Books, Computers, Data

Why is it important to evaluate the reliability of a source before using it for research?

• To make the research process longer & look good

• To add unnecessary steps to the research process

• To make sure you have enough sources

• To ensure the credibility and accuracy of the information being used in research.

What are some factors to consider when determining the reliability of a source?

• Author's credentials, publication date, citations and references, overall reputation

• Number of pages in the source and the use of pictures

• Top search in Google and lots of people have looked at the source

• There's an author and information that fits my beliefs

How can bias impact the reliability of a source?

• Bias only affects the presentation, not the reliability of a source

• Bias can improve the reliability of a source

• Bias can lead to the presentation of inaccurate or one-sided information, which can reduce the reliability of the source.

• Bias only occurs in some instances, and depending on the topic, sometimes exists, so it kind of impacts the reliability

What are some strategies for verifying the reliability of a source?

• Cross-referencing information with other credible sources

• Ignoring the source's reputation & author information

• Looking at the visual of the information. If it looks official, it's good to go.

• Only considering one source for information

Which should you use more for research, primary or secondary?

• Primary sources are more important than secondary sources, so should be used more.

• Research should use a combination of effective primary and secondary sources

• There is no difference in reliability between primary and secondary sources, so you should use as many sources are possible.

• Secondary sources are generally more reliable than primary sources, so they should be used more

How can the date of publication affect the reliability of a source?

• The date of publication can affect the reliability of a source by indicating how current the information is.

• The date of publication only affects the formatting of the source

• The date of publication is irrelevant when determining the reliability of a source

• The date shouldn't be considered if the source is REALLY good.

Why is it important to consider the author's credentials when evaluating source reliability?

• To assess the author's expertise and knowledge in the subject.

• To find out if the author has won any awards

• To determine if the author has a lot of followers

• To see if the author believes what I believe.

What role does corroboration (to cofirm/verify) play in determining the reliability of a source?

• Corroboration is irrelevant when determining source reliability

• Corroboration helps to verify the accuracy and truthfulness of the information provided by the source.

• Corroboration only makes the source less reliable

• Corroboration has no impact on the reliability of a source

In what ways can digital sources differ in reliability from traditional print sources?

• Ease of editing, potential for misinformation, and lack of editorial oversight

• Higher cost, limited availability, and lack of portability

• Inability to access, outdated information, and lack of credibility

• Limited storage, potential for damage, and lack of convenience