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What are some characteristics of a valid source?

• Timeliness

• Consistency

• Popularity

• Credibility, reliability, objectivity, accuracy, relevance

How can you evaluate the credibility of information found online?

• Ignore the source and date of publication

• Believe everything you read without fact-checking

• Only trust information from websites with flashy designs

• Consider the source's reputation, cross-reference with other reliable sources, check for bias or agenda, verify the date of publication, and look for supporting evidence or citations.

Why is it important to analyze the relevance of evidence in an argument?

• It confuses the audience and makes the argument more convincing

• It allows for biased evidence to be included without scrutiny

• It ensures that the evidence directly supports the claims being made and strengthens the argument's credibility.

• It adds unnecessary complexity to the argument

What is a logical fallacy and why should you be able to recognize them?

• Recognizing logical fallacies is not important in any field of study.

• A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid. Recognizing logical fallacies is important to avoid being misled or making flawed arguments.

• Logical fallacies are only used in formal debates and not in everyday conversations.

• A logical fallacy is a type of mathematical error that can be easily corrected.

Explain the difference between a primary and secondary source.

• A primary source is always more reliable than a secondary source.

• A secondary source is created before a primary source.

• A primary source is based on personal opinions, while a secondary source is based on facts.

• A primary source provides direct evidence, while a secondary source offers a second-hand perspective.

What are some red flags that indicate a source may not be credible?

• Plagiarized content, lack of images, lack of hyperlinks

• Multiple authors, recent information, unbiased language

• Inconsistent formatting, lack of social media presence, lack of comments

• Lack of authorship, biased language, outdated information, lack of citations, extreme claims

Give an example of a logical fallacy and explain why it is misleading.

• It is based on anecdotal evidence

• The 'appeal to authority' logical fallacy

• It involves using circular reasoning

• The 'red herring' logical fallacy

How can bias impact the validity of information?

• Bias has no impact on the validity of information

• Bias can impact the validity of information by introducing inaccuracies, favoritism, lack of objectivity, and compromising reliability.

• Bias ensures the accuracy of information

• Bias always enhances the validity of information

Why is it important to consider the date of publication when evaluating a source?

• To find out the author's shoe size

• To determine the author's favorite color

• To see if the source has a catchy title

• To determine the relevance, accuracy, and currency of the information provided.

Discuss the importance of cross-referencing information from multiple sources.

• Cross-referencing information from multiple sources is crucial for ensuring accuracy, reliability, and credibility.

• Relying on a single source is sufficient for accuracy.

• Cross-referencing information from multiple sources is a waste of time.

• It is unnecessary to verify information from different sources.