Evaluating Source Credibility Quiz

What is a credible source?

• A source that is popular on social media and Youtube

• A source that provides factual and objective information

• A source that is entertaining and humorous

• A source that is written by a celebrity

Which of the following is an example of an expert?

• A person who has a lot of followers on Instagram and is basically famous

• A person who has studied a subject extensively and has qualifications

• A person who is good at playing video games

• A person who travels the world a lot

Why is it important for information to be current?

• Because old information is always wrong

• Because current information is more likely to be accurate and relevant

• Because current information is more entertaining and fun to read about

• Because current information is easier to find

Which of the following is a credible source for scientific information?

• A blog written by a high school student

• A peer-reviewed scientific journal

• A tweet from a famous actor

• A YouTube video with many views

What does it mean for a source to be objective?

• It presents information without bias or personal opinion

• It is written in a fun and engaging way

• It is written by someone with a lot of followers

• It is written in a way that is easy to understand

Which of the following articles is likely to be credible?

• An article written by a scientist in a respected journal

• An article written by a blogger with no credentials

• An article written by a celebrity in a magazine

• An article written by a student for a school project

How can you determine if a source is written by an expert?

• Check if the author has relevant qualifications and experience

• Check if the author has a lot of social media followers

• Check if the author is popular and famous

• Check if the author writes in a fun style

Why is factual evidence important in a credible source?

• It makes the source more entertaining

• It supports the claims made in the source

• It makes the source longer

• It makes the source easier to read

Which of the following is an example of a credible textbook?

• A textbook published by a well-known educational publisher

• A textbook written by a student

• A textbook with colorful pictures

• A textbook that is very old and not up to date

What is the role of an expert in determining the credibility of a source?

• Experts provide informed and reliable information

• Experts make the source more entertaining

• Experts make the source longer

• Experts make the source easier to read