Understanding Credibility in Research Sources

What does it mean when a source is described as 'credible'?

• The source is trustworthy and of high quality.

• The source is outdated but still useful.

• The source is widely criticized but popular.

• The source is entertaining and engaging.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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Which factor is NOT typically considered when evaluating the credibility of a source?

• The author's experience in the field

• The publication date of the source

• The graphical layout of the source

• The author's educational background

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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How can bias in a source manifest itself?

• By including many references

• By only presenting one side of an argument

• Through the extensive use of technical jargon

• By being peer-reviewed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the role of peer review in academic publishing?

• To increase the length of articles

• To advertise the articles to a wider audience

• To ensure articles are written by qualified authors

• To enhance the entertainment value of articles

Why is it important to consider the publication date of a source?

• All sources are updated regularly.

• Information may be outdated, affecting its current relevance.

• Older sources are always more reliable.

• Sources need to be recent to be considered credible.

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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 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

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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

Which of the following is a red flag that may question the credibility of an online source?

• The source provides a list of references.

• The domain name ends in .edu or .gov.

• The author's bias is evident and unacknowledged.

• The writing is free of grammatical errors.

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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.11-12.10

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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