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WorksheetsSources (Primary, secondary, credible)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A primary source is...
A human made object used to study history
An unfair dislike of a group of people
An article that was written after the time or period
A record or document created by people who were present during the time era
A secondary source is...
A human made object used to study history
An article that was written after the time or period
An unfair dislike of a group of people
A record or document created by people who were present during the time era
Is a speech a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
Is a textbook a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
Is a diary a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
Is an autobiography a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
Is an encyclopedia a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
Is a biography a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
You should trust/believe every statistic, story & fact you see on social media.
True
False
When looking at the writer of an article you should ask yourself: Are they an expert?
True
False
People who create a blog/website are not always experts in that topic.
True
False
What does evaluate mean?
Study carefully & judge
Make a split second decision.
Criteria are guidelines to determine how accurate an online article or blog is.
True
False
How do you know if you can trust the information you find on a website?
The author is an expert and received awards
The site is run by a respected organization or type of website (e.g., .gov
It comes from a well-known newspaper.
All of the above
Could you apply what you have learned about sources for school research & outside topics (like favorite sports team)?
Yes!
Maybe?
I need some more time to think about what we've learned.
