QCAA History - Historical Essay Based on Research

What is the first step in the five-step thinking tool for evaluating information quality?

• Bias

• Relevance

• Author

• Evidence

What type of articles are often peer-reviewed to ensure quality?

• Blog posts

• Journal articles

• Newspaper articles

• Magazine articles

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when evaluating the relevance of information?

• Popularity

• Level

• Date

• Content

What should you check to verify the evidence provided in information?

• The author's opinion

• The source of statistics

• The number of pages

• The length of the article

Why is it important to know the author of the information?

• To see their social media profiles

• To know their favorite color

• To find their contact information

• To determine their experience or qualification

What is a potential issue with using outdated information?

• It may be too long

• It may be too expensive

• It may have gone out of date due to new research

• It may be too popular

What is the purpose of peer review in academic publishing?

• To reduce the cost of publishing

• To make articles more entertaining

• To ensure poor quality information is not published

• To increase the length of articles

What is a common bias found in newspapers?

• Bias towards or against political parties

• Bias towards scientific facts

• Bias towards historical events

• Bias towards technological advancements

When determining the usefulness of a source, it is helpful to consider RIL. What does RIL stand for?

• Relevance; Insight; Limitations

• Robust; Integral; Link

• Rationale; Investigation; Length

• Response; Interplay; Logistics

When considering the reliability of a source, what criteria would determine that it is trustworthy?

• PEEEL

• PAESAEL

• BREAD

• RIL