Quiz on Primary and Secondary Sources

What is an example of a primary source?

• Textbook

• Interview with a scientist who conducted the experiment

• Encyclopedia

• Blog post about scientific discoveries

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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 considered a reliable academic source?

• Social media post

• Personal diary

• Peer-reviewed journal article

• Wikipedia article

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When conducting research, why is it important to use a variety of sources?

• To make the research process longer

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure accuracy and credibility

• To meet the word count requirement

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a secondary source?

• Original speech

• Diary entry written during the Civil War

• Biography about a historical figure

• Research article reporting new scientific findings

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of citing sources in academic writing?

• To make the paper look longer

• To give credit to the original authors

• To plagiarize

• To keep the sources a secret

Tags

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 credible academic website?

• www.randomfacts.com

• www.studentresearch.org

• www.gossipnews.com

• www.wikisecrets.org

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if you are unsure about the credibility of a source?

• Use it anyway

• Ask your teacher for guidance

• Ignore it

• Delete it from your research

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which source would be most helpful if writing a report on the rainforest?

• Twitter post about someone's vacation to the beach

• National Geographic article about rainforest conservation

• Celebrity gossip magazine

• Recipe blog

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to evaluate sources before using them in research?

• To waste time

• To ensure they align with your personal beliefs

• To avoid misinformation and biased information

• To make the bibliography longer

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is an example of a tertiary source?

• Magazine article summarizing a scientific study

• The original scientific study

• Interview with the scientist who conducted the study

• Podcast discussing the study

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9