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A firsthand account of an event that occurred. It can be in the forms of a photograph, diary, video recordings, documents, and speeches to name a few.
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A source of information that is not a first-hand account. Examples are text books, magazine articles, encyclopedias, and biographies.
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A documentary on PBS about WWII
Primary
Secondary
The History Channel explaining what life was like for a slave
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
Neil Armstrong giving an interview about being the first man to walk on the moon
Primary
Secondary
CE
Before Christ
Anno Domini
Common Era
Before the Common Era
BCE
Before Christ
Common Era
Anno Domini
Before the Common Era
Information created after an event by someone who did not experience the event firsthand are called...
primary sources
secondary sources
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair is known as ...
bias
collectivity
point of view
judgment
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? This questions connects to...
accuracy
relevance
authority
purpose
When you determine the author's purpose, which one is most trustworthy?
An author trying to inform
An author trying to persuade
An author trying to sell something
An author trying to entertain
Why is it important to consider the author's bias?
The author might not give you all the facts
The author might not be qualified to write about the topic
The author might be making a joke
The author might be writing a blog post
How do you make sure that you are getting accurate information?
Only choose .org and .gov websites
Avoid all news websites, since they are sensational
Look at several sources on the same topic to make sure the information is the same
Which of the following most nearly means the same as objective?
Not alive, inanimate
Having strong beliefs
Trying to persuade
Not biased, truthful
Entertain
Instruct
Criticize
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter has 10 grams of protein per serving.
Claim
Evidence
Evidence is facts that led you to make the ______________.
claim
reasoning
evidence
summary
The reasoning explains why the evidence _____________ the claim.
stops
supports
distracts
removes
Mansa Musa was from which country in Africa
Mali
Congo
Madagascar
I don't Know
Musa was famous for making a pilgrimage to?
Mali
Mecca
Miami
None of these
What does Musa have in common with Bill Gates and Warren Buffett and others in the article
Wealthiest Man in History
Famous historians
None of these
Musa's wealth was a result of the countries vast resources of?
Salt
Gold
Copper
Spices
What city did Musa visit on his way to Mecca?
Rome
Egypt
Cairo
Calabasas
How much money was Mansa Musa worth?
40 billion
400 million
400 trillion
400 billion
the quality of being believable or trustworthy
credibility
fact
evidence
bias
A statement that can be proved
fact
evidence
reasoning
subjective point of view
the writer's position on an issue or problem, usually supported by evidence
fact
reasoning
claim
evidence
a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
fact
evidence
claim
reason
proof, usually found directly in the text
evidence
opinion
reasoning
claim
An original document containing the observations, ideas, and conclusions of an individual. It is a firsthand account presented by someone present or actively participating in the event. Examples include manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, and personal journals.
Evidence
Primary Source
Objective point of view
Secondary Source
A secondhand account of an event or a retelling of another person's observations written by someone who did not witness or actually participate in the events. Includes sources that combine, synthesize, and or interpret information from primary sources. Examples include encyclopedias, textbooks, and reviews.
Fact
Primary Source
Objective Point of View
Secondary Source
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another
fact
bias
objective point of view
evidence
Google.com
Credible source
Not a credible source
Not a Source
Yahoo.com
Credible
Not a credible source
Not a Source
An educational database
Credible source
Not a credible source
National Geographic for Kids
Credible source
Not a credible source
A Facebook post
Credible source
Not a credible source
The meaning of accuracy is:
up to date and current
related to archery
truthful and correct in all details
a person, book, website, etc., that gives information
A website is biased when:
it gives information about religious practices
it is accurate and factual
the author is a expert on the subject
it shows prejudice toward one side of a subject or issue
What does the word relevant mean when you are evaluating a source?
Not a trustworthy source for research
Something that is true and valid
Up-to-date and accurate
Related to the topic that is being researched.
To determine how credible a source is, it is important to know who the author is
True
False
A website is biased when:
doesn't tell the whole story
is trying to convince you to take a side
it contains opinion instead of fact and is prejudiced and not impartial
all of the above
An attitude that favors some ideas or people over others.
accuracy
bias
credibility
verify
When using a website as a source, you want to use a website who's purpose is to...
Persuade you
Sell you something
Share an idea
Inform you
1. Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of sources?
Credible sources will provide the support to produce high quality and convincing arguments
It's only important if the source is current
Everything you read online is always true
What should be considered when evaluating the author of a source?
The author's credentials (experience in the field or at an university)
If the author has written about the topic somewhere else
The types of organizations, research-based in which the author may be associated
All of the above
3. What should be considered when evaluating the credibility of print sources?
If the cover looks academic and well written
Who published the source
If there is more than one author
Reviewing the domain (.edu, .gov, .org, .com) of a digital source does not impact whether or not it is credible.
True
False
Does it matter if a source is current (up-to-date) or not?
No, every source is important
No, the publishing date does not interfere with credibility
Yes, with some exceptions based on the content that is written
None of the above
A website should be all opinion based in order to be reliable.
True
False
Antarctica
What is the name of the ocean labeled with a letter A?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
What is the name of the ocean labeled with a letter B?
Arctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What is the name of the ocean labeled with a letter C?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What is the name of the ocean labeled with a letter D?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
What is the name of the ocean labeled with a letter E?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
