Quiz on Evaluating Sources

What does the term "reliability" help us determine when choosing sources?

• The length and detail of the information

• The credibility and accuracy of the information

• The popularity of the information

• The visual appeal of the information

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What are essential attributes of a reliable source?

• Popularity, entertainment value, and brevity

• Accuracy, expertise, and rigorous scrutiny

• Bias, subjective opinions, and widespread use

• Simplicity, short length, and colorful presentation

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does "verifiable" mean in the context of facts and opinions?

• Capable of being disproven

• Capable of being proven true or confirmed

• Not important to confirm

• Based on personal beliefs

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following best describes a fact?

• A personal belief or viewpoint

• A statement that cannot be proven

• A statement that is true and can be verified

• An unimportant statement

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is essential for distinguishing facts from opinions in research?

• Personal experience

• Verification

• Guesswork

• Common sense

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a characteristic of a good researcher?

• Ignores the need for verification

• Knows how to evaluate sources for credibility

• Focuses only on opinions

• Avoids using facts

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What should a good researcher be able to distinguish between?

• Different languages

• Facts and opinions

• Various books

• Different types of food

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the purpose of a "Works Cited" page in research projects?

• To provide entertainment by listing interesting books

• To acknowledge the hard work of other scholars and trace the origins of information

• To list all the books the author likes

• To make the document look more official

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

According to the image, what must you follow when creating a "Works Cited" list?

• APA citation guidelines

• Your personal preference of style

• MLA citation guidelines

• No specific guidelines are necessary

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a citation?

• A formal recognition in academic work

• A note of appreciation

• Information included to indicate sources in academic writing

• A summary of a book

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9