Selecting Sources

When evaluating the credibility of a source, why is it important to check the publication date?

• To ensure the source is written in an engaging style

• To verify the source's relevance and timeliness to your research topic

• To see if the source contains any grammatical errors

• To determine if the source has won any awards

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to prioritize reputable sources for research?

• Prioritize sources with flashy designs

• Choose sources that align with your preconceived notions

• Select sources that are reputable, authoritative, and credible

• Use only sources that are freely available online

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to critically evaluate online sources?

• Because all online sources are reliable

• To ensure the accuracy and credibility of information

• For entertainment purposes only

• Because it's a waste of time

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does bias impact the credibility of a source?

• Bias enhances the credibility of a source

• Bias has no effect on credibility

• Bias can undermine the credibility of a source

• Bias makes the source more reliable

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Identifying the source used in a particular section of writing by including the last name/title/or website in parentheses directly after.

• citations

• pagination

• font

• in-text citations

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The research information used for evidence academically.

• font

• double space

• works cited

• sources

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Sometimes _____________ use the title, or a website name after using source information if the name of the author is not provided.

• double space

• header

• heading

• in-text citations

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary purpose of evaluating the credibility of a source?

• To ensure the source is entertaining

• To verify the source's accuracy and reliability

• To check the source's length

• To determine the source's popularity

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a key factor in determining the reliability of a source?

• The source's publication date

• The source's color scheme

• The source's length

• The source's price

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to use a variety of sources in research?

• To ensure a balanced perspective

• To make the research longer

• To confuse the reader

• To increase the number of references

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9