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Credible Sources Review

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Credible sources are trustworthy, meaning you know that what you are reading or watching is factual and true.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

When evaluating websites, what do the 5 W's refer to?

a)

who, which, whatever, where, and why

b)

whoever, witch, what's up, where, and why not

c)

who, what, where, when, and why

d)

whodunit, whichever, what, wear, and why else

3.

It is not important to know who the author or authority of a source is?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

What should you look for when it comes to the WHO of a website or webpage? (Check all that apply.)

a)

Is there more information about the author or organization on the Internet?

b)

Is the author dead or alive?

c)

Is there a mailing address, email address or telephone number listed on the site?

d)

Has the author published other books/articles/websites about the topic?

5.

A domain is a website address often used in combination with a domain extension.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

Which THREE domains below are considered more trustworthy than the other two?

a)

.edu

b)

.com

c)

.gov

d)

.net

e)

.org

7.

A credible source should include which of the following?

a)

logical information

b)

many spelling and grammar errors

c)

an unbiased point of view relevant to your research

d)

simple navigation of drop down menus, home page returns, etc.

8.

The copyright date of a source is not important.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

An indicator that a web source is current and being maintained is when it has been updated in the last...

a)

2 years

b)

year

c)

6-12 months

d)

3-6 months

10.

Links, in a source site or page, should be current and functional.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

Understanding why an author has created a resource is not important.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Which of the following is considered an "author's purpose" for writing?

a)

To procrastinate

b)

To persuade

c)

To protagonize

d)

To inform

e)

To entertain

13.

Using credible, reliable sources will help create a stronger argumentative essay.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Wikipedia is a credible source.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE