Credible Sources Quiz

What aspect of the article suggests it may not be a credible source?

• The date of publication is less than ten years old.

• The article is written in a formal writing style.

• The article shows bias.

• The presence of an author's name.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does the presence of an author's name indicate about a source?

• It guarantees the source is credible.

• It provides a way to research the author's credibility.

• It indicates the source is biased.

• It means the article is peer-reviewed.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How does a formal writing style impact the credibility of a source?

• It ensures the information is accurate.

• It makes the source less credible.

• It has no impact on credibility.

• It may indicate professionalism and careful presentation of information.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is identifying bias important when evaluating a source?

• Bias can lead to misinformation.

• All biased sources are credible.

• Bias is important for entertainment value.

• Identifying bias is not important.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following sources is generally considered the least reliable?

• A peer-reviewed academic journal.

• A government website (.gov).

• A personal blog.

• A university website (.edu).

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When trying to determine if an expert is credible, which of the following is the least important?

• The number of social media followers the expert has.

• The expert's educational background.

• The expert's contributions to reputable journals.

• The expert's professional experience in the field.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

When evaluating the credibility of an online article, which of the following is NOT a good indicator of reliability?

• The article includes citations and references.

• The website has a lot of advertisements.

• The author's credentials are provided.

• The article is recent and up-to-date.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to check the publication date of an online article when evaluating its reliability?

• Older articles are always more reliable.

• Information may have changed, making the article outdated.

• Recent articles are less likely to be peer-reviewed.

• The publication date indicates the popularity of the article.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9