Final Exam Unit 3

What defines a credible source?

• A credible source is always biased and subjective.

• A credible source is authoritative, accurate, objective, current, and comprehensive.

• A credible source is outdated and irrelevant.

• A credible source is only based on personal opinions.

Why is it important to use credible sources?

• It is important to use credible sources to ensure accuracy and reliability of information.

• Credible sources are too time-consuming to find.

• Credible sources are only needed for academic papers.

• Using any source is sufficient for general knowledge.

What are some characteristics of credible sources?

• Outdated information

• Lack of references

• Personal opinions without evidence

• Characteristics of credible sources include expertise, reputable publication, citations, currency, and lack of bias.

How can you verify the credibility of a source?

• Only rely on social media for information

• Assume all online articles are accurate

• Check the author's qualifications, publication reputation, citations, objectivity, and cross-check with reliable sources.

• Trust any source that looks professional

What role does the author's expertise play in source credibility?

• The author's expertise has no impact on source credibility.

• The author's expertise is irrelevant to the credibility of the source.

• The author's expertise decreases source credibility.

• The author's expertise increases source credibility.

How does the publication date affect a source's credibility?

• The publication date only matters for online sources, not print sources.

• The publication date affects a source's credibility by indicating its relevance and accuracy in relation to current knowledge.

• Older sources are always more credible than newer ones.

• The publication date has no impact on a source's credibility.

What types of sources are generally considered credible?

• Reputable organizations, peer-reviewed journals, academic institutions, government agencies, established media outlets.

• Unverified online forums

• Personal blogs

• Social media influencers

Why might biased sources be problematic in research?

• Biased sources can enhance the credibility of research.

• Biased sources are essential for objective research.

• Biased sources can lead to misinformation and skewed results in research.

• Biased sources always provide accurate information.

How can peer-reviewed articles enhance credibility?

• Peer-reviewed articles enhance credibility by ensuring research quality through expert evaluation.

• They are always written by the same author.

• They only include opinions rather than research findings.

• They are published without any review process.

What steps can you take to evaluate online sources for credibility?

• Verify the author's credentials, check the publication date, assess citations, evaluate the domain, analyze writing style, and cross-check information.

• Trust the website's design quality

• Assume all information is accurate

• Rely solely on social media shares