How can cross-checking information across multiple sources improve reliability?

It confirms the consistency and accuracy of the information

It ensures the information is more entertaining

It increases the number of advertisements

It makes the information more colorful and visually appealing

Which of the following is a sign that a website might not be a reliable source?

The writing is full of spelling and grammatical errors

The author's contact information is available

References are provided for the information

When you are looking for a reliable source, what should it include?

author name, date, and cited sources

When analyzing a reliable source, what type of evidence will help you write your argument?

data, statistics, anecdotes, and examples

information that only smart people would find

When analyzing a reliable sources you are looking for...

information that agrees and disagrees with your initial claim

Secondary sources may include...

information from multiple sources

When selecting a reliable source, what questions should you ask yourself?

Is the writer of this source an expert?

Does this source help answer the questions I need to answer?

All sources are reliable sources.

When evaluating an Internet source, what questions should you ask?

How up-to-date is the information?

How accurate is the information?

I don't need to ask any questions

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a reliable source?

A) It is frequently updated with new information

B) It is written in a casual, conversational tone

C) It is published on a personal blog

D) It contains numerous advertisements

What is the primary purpose of evaluating the author's credentials when assessing a source's reliability?

B) To assess the author's expertise and authority on the subject

A) To determine the author's writing style

C) To find out the author's personal opinions

D) To check the author's popularity on social media

In the context of finding reliable sources, what does the term 'peer-reviewed' mean?

B) The source has been evaluated by experts in the field before publication

A) The source has been reviewed by the author's friends

C) The source is available for free online

D) The source is written in a friendly and engaging manner

Finding Reliable Sources

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.3.5, RL.11-12.6, RI.7.1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A credible source can be trusted.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is NOT one of the questions to ask yourself?

Does the information come from a reliable publication?

Does the author have a good reputation?

Does the text make sense to the reader?

Does the text show a bias or prejudice?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can you tell that the author has a good reputation? (Select Two)

By looking at what institution the author is from.

By looking at the author's social media.

By looking at the vocabulary that the author uses.

By looking at what else the author has written.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does credibility refer to?

readability

advancibility

durability

believability

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

A personal blog sharing opinions

An academic journal

A social media post

An anonymous online forum

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Research includes...

Your parents

facts from a teacher, coach and principal only about All sports

google search only

facts, information from trusted sources

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which website or address (URL) would not be reliable?

NASA

Britannica

Wikipedia

.gov or .edu websites

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Finding Reliable Sources

25 questions

A credible source can be trusted.

Which is NOT one of the questions to ask yourself?

How can you tell that the author has a good reputation? (Select Two)

What does credibility refer to?

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

Research includes...

Which website or address (URL) would not be reliable?

How can cross-checking information across multiple sources improve reliability?

Which of the following is a sign that a website might not be a reliable source?

Which of these is the least reliable website?

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