Research and Source Evaluation Quiz

Which of the following is a reliable source for academic research?

• A personal blog

• A peer-reviewed journal

• A social media post

• A commercial advertisement

What is the primary difference between a fact and an opinion?

• Facts are based on personal beliefs, while opinions are based on evidence.

• Facts can be proven true or false, while opinions are personal beliefs.

• Facts are always true, while opinions are always false.

• Facts are subjective, while opinions are objective.

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

• Cats are cuter than dogs.

• Summer is the most enjoyable season.

When citing a book in a research paper, which of the following information is NOT necessary?

• Author's name

• Publisher's name

• The author's opinion

• Year of publication

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• Water boils at 100°C at sea level.

• The capital of France is Paris.

• Pizza is the most delicious food.

• The human body has 206 bones.

What is the purpose of using multiple sources in research?

• To make the paper longer

• To ensure a variety of perspectives and verify information

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid plagiarism

Which of the following is a skill involved in active listening?

• Interrupting the speaker

• Making eye contact

• Ignoring the speaker

• Thinking about your response while the other person is talking

How can you determine if a source is valid and reliable?

• Check the author's credentials and the publication date

• See if the website has a lot of advertisements

• Determine if the source agrees with your opinion

• Ensure the source is the first result in a search engine

Which of the following is a correct way to cite a website in a bibliography?

• Author's last name, first name. "Title of Web Page." Title of Website, Publisher, Date published, URL.

• URL, "Title of Web Page," Author's last name, first name, Date accessed.

• "Title of Web Page," URL, Author's last name, first name, Date published.

• Author's last name, first name, URL, "Title of Web Page," Date published.

Which of the following is NOT a collaborative technique?

• Sharing ideas openly

• Dominating the conversation

• Building on others' ideas

• Encouraging participation