What makes primary sources unique?

They are written by journalists

What is an example of a secondary source?

An article analyzing multiple primary sources

A research paper discussing original research

When can a secondary source become a primary source?

When it is used to analyze public reaction

When it describes an event from the past

When it is published in a scholarly journal

Why should tertiary sources generally be avoided in research papers?

They synthesize information from other sources

What is a key factor in evaluating the credibility of a source?

The qualifications of the author

The number of images it contains

The color scheme of the website

What is an important question to ask when evaluating a source?

Does it have a lot of graphics?

When writing a research paper, why is it important to cite your sources?

To give credit to the original authors of the ideas or information

To make the paper more interesting

To ensure the paper is only read by experts

What is the purpose of keeping a list of all the sources you used when researching your topic?

To include them in your bibliography

To acknowledge the original author

To use them as references in your essay

What is the primary purpose of peer review in scholarly publishing?

To assess the originality and accuracy of the research

To ensure the work is entertaining

To validate the research methodology

To increase the length of the publication

Which of the following best describes a 'peer-reviewed' article?

An article that has been reviewed by experts in the field before publication

An article reviewed by the author's friends

An article that is popular on social media platforms

An article that has been published without any review

Why is it important to use up-to-date sources in research?

To make sure the information reflects the current understanding of the topic

To ensure the research paper is long enough

To ensure the paper uses a modern font

To guarantee the paper will be accepted by a prestigious journal

What is the significance of citing sources in academic writing?

To attribute ideas and information to their original authors

To increase the word count of the paper

To ensure the paper is visually appealing

To make the paper easier to write

Which of the following is a characteristic of a scholarly source?

It undergoes a peer-review process before publication

It is primarily intended for a general audience

It lacks citations and references

It is usually published in magazines and newspapers

What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source?

A primary source provides a first-hand account of an event or topic

A primary source interprets and analyzes secondary sources

A primary source is always published in a peer-reviewed journal

A primary source is less reliable than a secondary source

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Finding & Evaluating Sources

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RI.3.5, L.11-12.6, RL.4.1

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25 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

What primarily differentiates research papers from other types of writing?

The use of complex vocabulary

The narrative style

The length of the paper

The use of sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which of the following is NOT considered a source?

Personal opinions

Diaries

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

What is the main difference between scholarly and popular sources?

The color of the cover

The audience and authorship

The number of pages

The price

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

What is 'grey literature'?

Outdated scholarly articles

Reports from government and nonprofit organizations

Fictional works

Unpublished manuscripts

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Why must bias be checked in all sources, including grey literature?

To ensure readability

To check for spelling errors

To ensure it is entertaining

To verify the source's credibility

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

What type of sources are magazines and newspapers classified as?

Primary sources

Tertiary sources

Scholarly sources

Popular sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

How can you tell if a source is scholarly?

It contains advertisements

It is written in a light, witty style

It is available for free

It has citations and references

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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