Source Evaluation Research Mastery

Which of the following is a sign that a website might not be credible for research purposes?

• The website has a lot of advertisements.

• The website ends in .edu.

• The website provides references to academic sources.

• The website is updated regularly.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How can you identify bias in a source?

• The source presents multiple viewpoints fairly.

• The source uses emotional language to persuade readers.

• The source is published by a reputable academic journal.

• The source includes a bibliography.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is a reputable academic journal?

• Wikipedia

• National Geographic

• Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)

• BuzzFeed

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is one way to assess an author's expertise on a topic?

• Check if the author has a social media presence.

• Look for the author's academic qualifications and publications.

• See if the author has written a lot of articles.

• Check if the author has a popular blog.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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

• To ensure the source is written by a famous author.

• To check if the information is current and relevant.

• To see if the source has a lot of pages.

• To find out if the source is available in print.

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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 domain extensions is generally considered more credible for academic research?

• .com

• .org

• .edu

• .net

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if you find conflicting information in different sources?

• Choose the source that is easier to understand.

• Ignore both sources.

• Look for additional sources to verify the information.

• Choose the source with the most colorful design.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is a red flag that a source might be biased?

• The source is peer-reviewed.

• The source uses neutral and objective language.

• The source only presents one side of an argument.

• The source includes data and statistics.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

How can you tell if a website is regularly updated?

• The website has a modern design.

• The website includes a "Last Updated" date.

• The website has many images.

• The website has a lot of user comments.

Which of the following is NOT a reliable way to evaluate a website's credibility?

• Checking the author's credentials.

• Looking at the website's design.

• Verifying the publication date.

• Checking for references and citations.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9