Basic Research Skills

What does it mean to "skim and scan" when conducting research?

• To read every word of a text in detail

• To quickly glance over a text and absorb key points

• To ignore the text completely

• To randomly select parts of the text to read

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why is it essential to use quality sources in research?

• Quality sources provide inaccurate information

• Quality sources enhance the credibility and reliability of your research

• Quality sources are always freely available online

• Quality sources are difficult to find and access

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary goal of using online search modifiers?

• To make research more time-consuming

• To limit the number of relevant search results

• To refine and improve the quality of search results

• To ensure all search results are accurate

What are online search modifiers used for?

• To limit search results to only unreliable websites

• To broaden the scope of search results

• To narrow down search results to specific criteria

• To make search results more confusing

What is one of the key principles of using quality sources for research?

• Prioritize sources with flashy designs

• Choose sources that align with your preconceived notions

• Select sources that are reputable, authoritative, and credible

• Use only sources that are freely available online

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a step in the credibility test for sources?

• Checking for bias

• Evaluating the source's publication date

• Analyzing the source's popularity on social media

• Assessing the author's qualifications and expertise

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of a useful online search modifier?

• "Include all irrelevant results"

• "Exclude results containing credible information"

• "Limit results to .edu websites"

• "Increase results from unreliable sources"

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a part of the credibility test for sources?

• Checking the author's qualifications and expertise

• Evaluating the publication date of the source

• Assessing the website's design and layout

• Examining whether the source is biased or presents balanced perspectives

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you prioritize when selecting sources for your research?

• Flashy designs and eye-catching graphics

• Alignment with your personal beliefs

• Reputability, authority, and credibility

• Sources that are difficult to understand

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When evaluating the credibility of a source, why is it important to check the publication date?

• To ensure the source is written in an engaging style

• To verify the source's relevance and timeliness to your research topic

• To see if the source contains any grammatical errors

• To determine if the source has won any awards

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9