Evaluating Information and Arguments

What does it mean to evaluate the reliability of a source?

• To check if the source is colorful and attractive

• To determine if the source is trustworthy and accurate

• To count the number of words in the source

• To see if the source is written by a famous person

Which of the following is a sign of bias in a source?

• The author provides balanced arguments

• The author only presents one side of the story

• The author uses facts and evidence

• The author includes references

Why is it important to identify missing information in an argument?

• To make the argument longer

• To ensure the argument is complete and fair

• To ignore the argument completely

• To make the argument more confusing

What makes an argument strong?

• It includes emotions and opinions

• It is based on evidence and logical reasoning

• It is very long and detailed

• It uses big words

Why is it important to consider different perspectives?

• To make your argument longer

• To understand the issue more fully and fairly

• To confuse the audience

• To avoid making a decision

What is a conclusion in an argument?

• The evidence used to support the argument

• The final decision or opinion based on the evidence

• The introduction of the argument

• A question asked in the argument

What does it mean to reflect on your learning?

• To forget everything you learned

• To think about what you learned and how you can improve

• To copy someone else’s work

• To stop learning completely

Why is it important to evaluate your research skills?

• To avoid doing any research

• To improve your ability to find and use information

• To make your work harder

• To ignore your mistakes

What should you do if you realize you made a mistake in your work?

• Ignore it and move on

• Learn from it and try to improve

• Blame someone else

• Give up completely

What is an informed judgment?

• A guess based on feelings

• A decision based on evidence and reasoning

• A random choice

• A decision made by someone else