Evaluating Source Credibility

The video tutorial discusses the importance of using credible sources in research. It defines credible sources as reliable and trustworthy, backed by evidence, and highlights the need to be aware of bias. The CRAB test is introduced as a method to evaluate sources. Different types of credible sources, such as scholarly articles and government websites, are discussed. The video also addresses the challenges in identifying credible sources and suggests seeking help from librarians. The tutorial concludes with a reminder to critically evaluate all information.

Why is it important to use credible sources for important papers?

• To provide reliable and trustworthy information

• To impress the teacher

• To make the paper look professional

• To ensure the paper is lengthy

What is a key characteristic of a credible source?

• It is popular on social media

• It is based on evidence

• It is written by a celebrity

• It is free to access

What is a common feature of credible sources?

• They are always free

• They are based on evidence

• They are always lengthy

• They are always entertaining

What should you aim for when considering bias in sources?

• As little bias as possible

• Complete bias

• A balanced amount of bias

• No bias at all

What is a potential issue with all sources?

• They are all biased

• They are all outdated

• They are all unreliable

• They all require verification

What should you do if a source seems questionable?

• Use it without checking

• Verify the information

• Ignore it completely

• Assume it's credible

What is a common misconception about credible sources?

• They are always free

• They are always lengthy

• They are always unbiased

• They are always entertaining

What is the CRAB test used for?

• To evaluate the length of a source

• To check the credibility of a source

• To assess the cost of a source

• To determine the popularity of a source

What is a benefit of using the CRAB test?

• It makes sources more interesting

• It reduces the length of sources

• It helps evaluate questionable sources

• It guarantees a source is credible

Which of the following is NOT a type of credible source?

• Research articles

• Academic books

• Gossip magazines

• Government websites