WorksheetsCritical Thinking 04 - Credibility
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 6mins
What should be considered when evaluating the author of a source?
The author’s credentials (experience in the field or at a university)
If the author has written about the topic somewhere else
The types of organizations, research-based or commercial-based, in which the author may be associated
The author's appearance and confidence level
What should be considered when evaluating the credibility of print sources?
The source's publisher/sponsor
The number of authors
The source's cover - wheter it looks academic
The source's title
Figuring out why the information was written will help learners decide if it is credible or not.
True
False
Reviewing the domain of a digital source does not impact whether or not it is credible.
True
False
What should be considered when evaluating the perspective of a source?
The author’s age
If the writing seems biased or unbiased
The author’s point of view
The language used in the source
It’s important to review any information about sources in the assignment instructions provided by the teacher when evaluating source credibility.
True
False
What should be considered to help determine if a source is scholarly/academic?
It's peer-reviewed
It is published in a reputable journal
The points are supported with evidence
There are no pictures, diagrams, and tables used in the source
Does it matter if a source is current (up-to-date) or not?
Yes, with some exceptions to important pieces of writing
No, the publishing dates do not interfere with credibility
No, every source is important
Yes, it demonstrates the author as being hip and trendy
Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of sources?
Credible sources will provide the support to produce high-quality and convincing arguments
Unreliable sources will make arguments less persuasive
It’s only important if the source is current
Getting credible sources gives you more marks/better reputation.
