WorksheetsEvaluating Sources D
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is not part of the acronym CRAAP?
a)
Current
b)
Relevant
c)
Awesome
d)
Accurate
2.
Match the question to the category: Is the source edited or is the source peer-reviewed (in an academic journal)?
a)
Current
b)
Relevant
c)
Author
d)
Purpose
3.
Match the question to the category: Is there a works cited or other references?
a)
Current
b)
Relevant
c)
Accurate
d)
Purpose
4.
Match the question to the category: Is this information an advertisement, scholary work, or an opinion piece?
a)
Current
b)
Relevant
c)
Accurate
d)
Purpose
5.
Match the question to the category: What audience is the text written for?
a)
Current
b)
Relevant
c)
Author
d)
Purpose
6.
Choose a sources that would most likely contain information that would answer the research question: What makes Disneyland a fun place for people of all ages?
a)
a website called disneylandruns.com explaining how to enter in a 5K race that takes place at Disneyland every May
b)
a website called vacationtodisneyland.com that lists the rides that young children can ride
7.
Match the question to the category: When was it published? Are their references current?
a)
Current
b)
Relevant
c)
Accurate
d)
Purpose
8.
Choose a sources that would most likely contain information that would answer the research question: What makes Disneyland a fun place for people of all ages?
a)
magazine article explaining the attractions at Disneyland and how they could appeal to senior citizens
b)
a newspaper article reviewing the raise in ticket prices at Disneyland over the past 25 years
9.
Which question helps you evaluate if a source is accurate?
a)
Who is the author/organization? Are they qualified?
b)
Are there references? Where does the information come from?
10.
Ellis is researching the history of driving laws in her state. Which of the following would be the most useful source to find this information?
a)
a book titled, A Comprehensive Look at State Statutes and Law
b)
a magazine article titled "A Historical Look at the Best Cars of All Time"
11.
Which question helps you evaluate if a source is authoritative?
a)
Does the information relate to my topic?
b)
If a website, does the URL tell you anything?
12.
What would be the best source for current information on the best places to mine gold?
a)
a National Geographic magazine article titled "Discovering The Second Gold Rush"
b)
a book titled How to Dig for Secret Underground Treasures
13.
Match the question to the category: What's the purpose of the information?
a)
Current
b)
Relevant
c)
Author
d)
Purpose
14.
True or False - If readers evaluate sources before reading an entire source, they will find higher-quality information and find it quicker.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
The student is writing a report about the types of fish that live in rivers. The student found the following sources. Which source would most likely have information for the report?
a)
a magazine article called "How to Go Fishing in a River"
b)
a book called Fish of the Mississippi River
16.
Which question helps you evaluate a source's purpose?
a)
Is there bias?
b)
When was it published?
17.
Which question helps you evaluate if a source is current or not?
a)
Is currency important for your topic?
b)
What's the purpose of the information?
18.
Which question helps you evaluate if a source is relevant?
a)
Is the text at an appropriate level for my needs?
b)
Are there errors, broken links, etc?
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