Elva_Source Evaluation

Match the following

• a tendency to favour one particular view

• Expertise

• a high level of skill in a field

• Peer-reviewed

• qualifications that prove one's identity

• Credible

• capable of being believed; trustworthy

• Credentials

• a group of experts evaluate the work

• Bias

Sue, a diligent researcher, understands the importance of sourcing​ (a)   articles for her work. To ensure the validity and accuracy of her research, she carefully evaluates the author’s ​ (b)   by looking for evidence of relevant qualifications, and assesses their ​ (c)   by studying their experience in the field.

• credible
• Biased
• Peer-reviewed
• credentials
• expertise

Additionally, Sue is keenly aware of the potential for​ (a)   in research, so she prioritizes finding articles that have been​ (b)   by other experts in the field. She also takes​ (c)   into account, making sure that the articles she selects are relevant and useful to her research topic.

• unbiased
• bias
• peer-reviewed
• professional
• evaluated
• appropriateness
• fairness

1. Why use credible sources in research assignments?

• To impress your teacher or professor

• To demonstrate your own credibility as a writer

• To save time and effort

• None of the above

What are some factors that contribute to a source’s credibility?

• Length of the source's URL
• Expertise of the author, publication date, references and citations, bias, reputation of the source
• Popularity of the author's social media accounts
• Number of images included in the source

What is the purpose of the editorial process in the academic publishing world?

• To increase the cost of publishing
• To limit the accessibility of research findings
• To promote biased research outcomes
• To ensure quality, accuracy, and integrity of research publications.

Why is it important to consider when a source was published or last updated?

• To ensure the information is current and reflects the most recent data or knowledge available.
• To confuse readers with conflicting information
• To ensure the information is outdated and irrelevant
• To make the source seem more credible