Evaluating Information

Which of the following questions are part of the standards for checking the credibility of informational writing?

• When was the writing published?

• Does the article contain grammar and spelling errors?

• Who is the target audience?

• Is the author an expert on the subject?

• Is the writing published by an individual or group known for this type of publishing?

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A website has some spelling mistakes, recent updates, and an author who isn't an expert on the subject. Is this a credible source?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A student wants to use a Facebook post as a source of information. Should the student trust the credibility of this source?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

aspects of a text that make it believable and reliable

• bias

• thesis

• anecdote

• credibility

• tone

Which of the following sources is most likely to provide objective information about a scientific discovery?

• A personal blog post by an amateur scientist

• A peer-reviewed journal article

• A social media post by a celebrity

• An advertisement by a company selling related products

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A student is researching climate change. Which source is likely to be the most credible?

• A documentary film produced by a well-known director

• A government report on climate data

• A novel set in a future affected by climate change

• A podcast discussing personal opinions on climate change

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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 sign that a source might be biased?

• It includes a bibliography

• It uses emotional language

• It presents multiple viewpoints

• It is published by a university press

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

If a website frequently updates its content and provides links to original sources, what does this suggest about its credibility?

• It is likely to be biased

• It is likely to be credible

• It is likely to be outdated

• It is likely to be unreliable

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When evaluating the credibility of a news website, which of the following factors is least important?

• The presence of advertisements

• The qualifications of the authors

• The website's history of accuracy

• The sources cited in the articles

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

I should always compare the information I find online with at least 2 other sources.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9