WorksheetsResearch and Reference Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Facts are something that are... (select all that apply)
Measurable
Provable
Filled with feelings.
Biased
An example of an opinion would be:
George Washington was the first President of the United States
Schools should've opened fully instead of going remote.
Tricycles have three wheels.
Wakanda is a country created by Marvel
Tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc. are better than others without giving equal chance to to other ideas.
Fact
Opinion
Bias
Click Bait
What would be the best way to verify the statement below, proving it to be a fact?
Joliet is the 6th largest city in Illinois.
Checking an atlas or map.
Finding the facts/information in an encyclopedia
Looking for the pronunciation of "Joliet" in a dictionary
Drawing a picture.
In which scenario would you use an encyclopedia?
You need detailed information about the content of Fredrick Douglas's books.
You need to read an experts opinion on Fredrick Douglas's philosophy
You need information on Fredrick Douglas's life.
You need statistics on best selling authors.
In which scenario would you use a thesaurus?
There is a big word you don't know in an encyclopedia article.
You have used the word "good" five times in one paragraph. You need to mix it up.
You need to figure out the Greek or Latin root of a word.
You need to find the name of a city.
You are taking a trip and want to plan your route. Which reference source should you use?
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Thesaurus
Atlas
You want to know who won the World Series in 1974. Which reference source should you use to find the answer?
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Thesaurus
Dicitonary
In which scenario would you use a dictionary?
You want general information about velociraptors.
You're going to present your research, but you don't know how to pronounce some of the words.
You are planning a road trip and need the mileage to Dallas.
You want to find information on the topic you're researching.
Which reference source can be found online?
Select all that apply.
Almanac
Atlas
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Thesaurus
Fact or Opinion: Physical fatigue is a sense of tiredness you might experience after overworking your muscles
Fact
Opinion
Fact or Opinion: Malaysia is a great place to live in because it is politically stable.
Fact
Opinion
What kind of source is it?
Primary
Secondary
A photograph of WWI is a...
Primary source
Secondary source
A history book about WWI is a...
Primary source
Secondary source
Which of the following is NOT a secondary source?
Article
Biography
Textbook
Letter
Which of the following is NOT a primary source?
Documentary
Diary
Photograph
Newspaper
Which of these statements is an opinion?
There are more people in China than in any other country.
There are 10 provinces in Canada
In 20 years, I believe Brazilian music will be the most popular music on earth.
Elaine is allergic to sea food.
Is a summary news report about an event a primary or secondary source?
Primary source
Secondary source
Which reference material is a book that is published yearly and includes weather forecasts, tide tables, Olympic Game results, world records and other information?
Atlas
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Thesauraus
