One way to check the accuracy of the content is to

Cross check the information with other credible sources.

Ask a friend if it looks right.

How can you tell if an author is credible?

They publish their credentials (qualifications).

There is no way to tell this information.

A credible source is a source of information that is:

written by a professional author

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

author name, date, and cited sources

What is a primary source?

A) An original document or firsthand account

B) A summary of an original document

What is a sign that a source might be biased?

A) It presents multiple viewpoints

D) It is published by a reputable organization

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a credible source?

C) Contains numerous advertisements

A) Author is an expert in the field

D) Published by a recognized institution

What is the purpose of a bibliography?

B) To list sources used in research

A) To summarize the main points

C) To provide a glossary of terms

D) To offer a critique of the sources

What does it mean to paraphrase a source?

B) To summarize the text in your own words

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of a credible website?

C) The website provides citations for its information

A) The website has a professional design

B) The website URL ends in .com

D) The website has many pop-up ads

What is the main difference between a primary and a secondary source?

C) Primary sources are original materials

A) Primary sources are more reliable

B) Secondary sources are firsthand accounts

D) Secondary sources are always biased

Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of a source?

A) To ensure the information is accurate and reliable

B) To make the research process faster

Finding Sources

Quiz

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.3.5, L.6.6, RI.6.6

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?

The author is an expert.

The information comes from a well-known newspaper.

It is not clear who the author is.

The information is current.

Tags

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

What source isn't credible?

A webpage with an unidentified author or affiliation.

A webpage from a college or university.

A government webpage.

A peer reviewed article.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the one that is NOT a reliable source.

Newspaper

Book

Organization website

Customer review

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

Which of the following is a clue that the source is NOT reliable?

Date of last update is given.

.gov

Author is listed.

Lots of advertising.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these can be used as a source?

Book

Magazine

Website

ALL of them

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

Match the following terms to their definitions

Provides secondhand information

secondary source

Trustworthy and accurate source

primary source

Provides firsthand information

credible source

Shows a preference or prejudice

biased source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A dictionary, an almanac, and an encyclopedia are all examples of

Primary Sources

Secondary Sources

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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Finding Sources

25 questions

What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?

What source isn't credible?

Choose the one that is NOT a reliable source.

Which of the following is a clue that the source is NOT reliable?

Which of these can be used as a source?

Match the following terms to their definitions

A dictionary, an almanac, and an encyclopedia are all examples of

An exact copy from a source or author; using the exact words with quotation marks and a citation

This is where I could find up-to-date facts and statistics.

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