Research Skills Practice

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What is a big clue that information on a webpage is not trustworthy?

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Spelling and grammar mistakes.

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Which resource would have the most current information about presidents of the United States?

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"whitehouse.gov" updated daily.

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Which graphic would best be used with an article discussing employment opportunities for middle school students?

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"Afterschool Jobs".

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What does the word 'unbiased' mean?

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Fair.

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Which person has the best qualifications to write a credible article about the history of food production in the United States?

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A professor of history who has published books about the food production industry.

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What is the importance of checking the publication date of a source?

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To ensure the information is current and relevant.

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What does it mean for a source to be credible?

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It is reliable, trustworthy, and based on factual information.

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Why is it important to cross-check information from multiple sources?

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To verify accuracy and avoid misinformation.

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What is a primary source?

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An original document or firsthand account of an event.

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What is a secondary source?

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A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources.