Global Perspectives exam tips quiz

When considering a national issue, which of the following would be something to look for in the text?

• Government issues

• Local town events

• Single person's experience

• A specific animal species

What scope of consequences involves the whole world being affected?

• Local

• National

• Global

• Individual

When evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of an argument, which of the following is NOT one of the best things to look for?

• Date on the source

• Author's reliability and details given

• Facts, figures, and evidence supporting the statistics

• Colour of the document

What should you consider about the author when assessing an argument?

• Whether the author may have a biased view on the issue

• Whether the name or job title of the author is stated or not

• Whether the author has personal experience of the issue

• All of the above

What is important to consider about the evidence provided in an argument?

• Whether the evidence includes personal experiences only

• If the evidence is presented in a fancy font

• The number of pages the evidence covers

• The sources of the facts, figures, and evidence

When testing a claim, which of the following should you always mention as a source of research?

• Celebrity opinions

• University research and named newspapers/news websites such as BBC news

• Social media trends

• Fictional books

When considering the scale of a claim for research purposes, which of the following scales is NOT mentioned in the learning material?

• Global

• National

• Local

• Continental

According to the learning material, who is an example of an 'expert' that you should consider interviewing when testing a claim?

• A popular actor

• A friend with an opinion

• Head of a charity or other organisation related to the topic

• A fictional character

What does the acronym TREB stand for in the context of analyzing arguments?

• Tone, Reasoning, Evidence, Bias

• Topic, Relevance, Explanation, Background

• Thesis, Rationale, Examples, Belief

• Theme, Response, Emotion, Basis

According to the material, what is NOT a factor to consider when determining if an argument is convincing?

• The emotional appeal of the tone

• The balance of the viewpoint

• The number of pages the argument covers

• The presence of facts or opinions in the evidence