Research Skills PreTest

Sites like Wikipedia are not always valid because-

• the information constantly changes because users can alter the info
• the website has too many distractions
• the website includes the original author
• the information can be viewed by anyone

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Reliable sources are always the first Google result.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which resource would have the most current information about presidents of the United States? 

• an encyclopedia
• an article written in 2008
• A book called "American Presidents" copyright 2000
• "whitehouse.gov" updated daily

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information? 

• the author is an expert
• the information comes from a well-known newspaper
• It is not clear who the author is
• the information is current

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A reliable source is

• biased

• trusted

• promoting a product

• google

A company consistently promotes employees from a specific demographic over equally qualified candidates from other demographics, demonstrating a clear case of what?

• Bias

• Propaganda

• Symbolism

• Media

What is the main advantage of using online sources vs. printed sources?

• Online sources are more trustworthy.
• Online sources have more information than books.
• Online sources give more detailed information.
• Online sources are faster and easier to access.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a big clue that information on a webpage is not trustworthy?

• Plain looking logo.
• Spelling and grammar mistakes.
• Links to other sources of information.
• Lots of text, not a lot of pictures.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which keywords would be the best for an Internet search about running plans for elderly people? Click THREE words!

• seniors

• adults

• running

• moving

• program

Which website is a more credible source?

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