Pre-assessment- Sources and Research

Which of the following is an example of a search engine?

• Database

• Google

• Journal

• Bibliography

What is the primary purpose of a research question?

• To summarize a text

• To analyze a resource

• To guide the research process

• To cite a source

Which type of website is generally considered credible due to its domain?

• .com

• .net

• .gov

• .blog

What is a works cited?

• A list of databases

• A collection of quotes

• A list of sources used in research

• A summary of a book

Why is it important to use credible sources in a research project?

• To ensure accuracy

• To make the project longer

• To increase the number of citations

• To avoid paraphrasing

Which of the following is a digital source? Mark only one oval.

• Encyclopedia

• Newspaper

• E-book

• Magazine

What term describes the act of restating someone else's ideas in your own words?

• Quoting

• Summarizing

• Paraphrasing

• Citing

Which of the following is a sign of a biased source?

• Balanced viewpoints

• Use of statistics

• Strong opinions without evidence

• Academic references