Source Evaluation Skills

What are some criteria to consider when evaluating the credibility of a source?

• Font size of the text

• Author popularity

• Number of pages in the publication

• Author expertise, publication date, bias, references, and peer review

How can you identify bias in a source?

• Look for the font size used in the source

• Count the number of pages in the source

• Look for loaded language, lack of citations, one-sided arguments, and author's affiliations or motives.

• Count the number of citations that are used.

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources are interpretations of primary sources.

• Primary sources are interpretations of secondary sources.

• Secondary sources are original materials, while primary sources are interpretations.

• Primary sources are always more reliable than secondary sources.

What are some characteristics of reputable sources?

• Date of publication

• Reliability, authority, objectivity

• Subjectivity

• Popularity

How can you analyze the qualifications of an author?

• Verify their credibility through Wikipedia

• Consider the author's purpose and funding

• Consider factors such as educational background, professional experience, and other publications

• Look at the author's social media following

Why is understanding domain extensions for websites important in evaluating sources?

• Domain extensions are only relevant for personal websites

• Domain extensions determine the website's popularity in Google searches

• Domain extensions have no impact on source credibility

• Domain extensions can reveal the credibility, origin, and purpose of a website, aiding in evaluating the reliability of the information provided.

When evaluating a source, what should you consider about the publication date?

• To see if the publication is available in your local library

• To ensure the information is current and relevant to your needs.

• To check if the publication has won any awards

What role does the author's expertise play in determining the credibility of a source?

• The author's expertise is irrelevant in determining the credibility of a source.

• The author's expertise is crucial in determining the credibility of a source.

• The author's expertise is only important if they have a large social media following.

• The author's expertise is always accurate.

How can you verify the accuracy of information provided by a source?

• Cross-reference with other sources and look for bias

• Ask a librarian to look it up for you

• Verify with a magic eight ball

• Check the use of citations to verify the quality of their evidence

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

• Lack of images, Overly detailed, Consistent formatting errors

• Lack of citations, biased language, extreme claims, lack of expertise