Source Evaluation Exit Ticket

Which of the following is a primary source of information?

• A textbook summarizing the Civil War

• An original diary entry from a Civil War soldier

• A documentary about the Civil War

• A website article analyzing Civil War strategies

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DOK Level 1: Recall

When writing a research paper, why is it important to use credible sources?

• To ensure the paper is long enough

• To make the paper more interesting

• To support claims with reliable evidence

• To use more complicated language

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

You are writing an essay on climate change. Which of the following sources would provide the most reliable evidence?

• An opinion article from a non-scientist in a popular magazine

• A peer-reviewed article from a scientific journal

• A personal blog post by an environmental activist

• A news report from an entertainment news website

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How would you integrate information from multiple sources to write a comprehensive report on the impacts of global warming?

• Choose the source with the most dramatic information and use it exclusively to emphasize the issue.

• Summarize each source separately without analyzing their relationships.

• Synthesize findings from various studies to present a balanced view of global warming impacts.

• Use only the oldest sources to provide a historical perspective.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In an essay about the importance of renewable energy, you use a statistic from a research study. How should this statistic be cited to maintain academic integrity?

• Mention that it is widely known.

• Cite the statistic directly in the text and include a full citation in the bibliography.

• Assume the reader knows the statistic.

• Paraphrase the statistic without a citation.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of sources?

• To ensure the information is entertaining

• To make sure the information supports only one perspective

• To ensure the information is accurate and trustworthy

• To find sources that are easy to understand

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