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Evaluating Sources

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which words are associated with credibility?
a)
trustworthiness
b)
believing
c)
reliablility
d)
all of the above
2.
Which website can be considered most credible?
a)
.net
b)
.com
c)
.int
d)
.edu
3.
Finding information that is up-to-date is also important.  What can you look for on a website to let you know how current the information is?
a)
title of the website
b)
date last updated
c)
author of the website
d)
works cited
4.
If something is relevant, it means______
a)
the information is timely
b)
the information meets your needs and is important
c)
it is from a reliable, truthful, correct
d)
it has a reliable author 
5.
If information from a website can be verified in several other credible sources, it's probably valid.
a)
True
b)
False
6.

The suffix .org is used for domain names of what type of organization?

a)

internet service providers

b)

non-profit groups

c)

online stores

d)

schools and colleges

7.

If an article is biased it shows________.

a)

an unfair preference for or dislike of something

b)

a lack of education on the part of the writer

c)

a lack of seriousness on the part of the writer

d)

poor research or writing skills

8.

What is the main disadvantage of Wikipedia?

a)

The articles are out of date.

b)

Topics are narrow or limited.

c)

Anyone can write or edit the articles.

d)

The articles have a political bias.

9.

Wikipedia can be helpful because _____________.

a)

it is a primary source document

b)

facts are checked by a professional fact checker

c)

it provides citations and links to more credible sources

d)

information can be quoted from there without providing a citation

10.

Fill in the blank: The internet has a wide range of ________ that collect all manner of information.

a)

Websites

b)

Games

c)

Sandwiches