Credible Sources Quiz

What are the 3 purposes of writing?

• To inform, to entertain, to persuade

• To confuse, to entertain, to argue

• To inform, to deceive, to persuade

• To entertain, to argue, to deceive

What is the primary purpose of information meant to inform?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To give information/facts

• To confuse

Which of the following is an example of a source that provides information to inform?

• Fictional novels

• Newspaper articles

• Advertisements

• Comic books

What type of articles are considered reliable sources of information to inform?

• Blog posts

• Peer reviewed articles

• Social media posts

• Personal diaries

Which of the following is an example of persuasive information?

• A news report

• A textbook

• A commercial/advertisement

• A novel

What is one factor that makes a source credible?

• The author's level of expertise

• The length of the document

• The number of images included

• The font style used

Why is the publication date important for determining credibility?

• It shows the author's age

• It indicates if the information is current

• It reveals the number of pages

• It displays the publisher's name

What does it mean for information to be credible?

• It is entertaining

• It is believable and trustworthy

• It is colorful

• It is lengthy

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining a source's credibility?

• Author's level of expertise

• Recent publication date

• The source of the information

• The color of the cover

What question should you ask about the author to determine credibility?

• What is their favorite color?

• What is their level of education/credentials?

• What is their favorite book?

• What is their age?