Academic Sources and Peer Review Quiz

What is a common characteristic of academic sources?

• They are usually peer-reviewed by a journal or publisher.

• They are always written anonymously.

• They are published only on blogs.

• They do not require any research.

Which of the following would NOT be considered an academic source?

• A blog post written by a non-expert.

• A research article published in a university journal.

• A book published by a university press.

• A peer-reviewed article written by an academic.

Can websites be considered scholarly sources?

• Yes, websites can be scholarly if they contain primary or secondary research.

• No, websites are never scholarly.

• Only government websites are scholarly.

• Only websites with advertisements are scholarly.

What type of sources do databases like JSTOR contain?

• Only scholarly sources

• Only news articles

• Only fiction books

• Only advertisements

Who are the typical authors of journal articles?

• Staff or freelance writers

• Authors may not be identified

• Scholars or experts in the field

• General public

At which stage of the review process are journal articles typically checked before publication?

• Only reviewed in-house

• Checked by other experts before publication ("peer review")

• Reviewed by the general public

• Not reviewed at all

Which of the following is an advantage of using the Internet for research?

• It is always reliable and of academic standard.

• It is difficult to access and takes a lot of time.

• It creates a comparatively inexpensive avenue for releasing information and articles.

• All information is quality checked by experts.

Which of the following statements best describes the use of websites in academic study?

• Websites can provide valuable evidence, but their reliability must be carefully assessed.

• Websites are never acceptable sources for academic study.

• Websites are always more reliable than books or journals.

• Websites do not contain any useful information for academic purposes.

Which of the following is an example of a domain that may indicate authority in a source?

• .com

• .edu

• .gov

• All of the above

What does "Accuracy" focus on when evaluating a source?

• The timeliness of the information

• The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content

• The intended audience

• The purpose of the information