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WorksheetsReliable vs Unreliable Sources
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Is the source Reliable or Not Reliable if...
The authors make their case based on evidence.
Reliable
Not reliable
able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed : able to be relied on
critic
credible
reliable
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Which of the tips below is NOT something to think about when deciding if a website is reliable or not?
When it was published
How detailed the information is
Who wrote the information
If the author included their own opinions
All of the following are things to watch out for when looking for reliable websites EXCEPT...
Lots of typos & spelling mistakes
Broken links, links that don't work
Words in all caps
Having a lot of pictures
Evaluating content on the Web is important because...
Web authors are always less professional
Web authors are always biased
Anyone can publish on the Web. There's no gurantee that what you're reading is reliable.
Printed information is always more accurate then information found on the Web
When we say that a website is a reliable source we mean:
the source is unbelievable and fantastic
it is unreliable and false
the source is appropriate for a business report
it is believable and trustworthy
How can you verify whether information from a website is accurate?
send the author an email to ask if the information is reliable
only trust information with unknown authors
check how many followers the organization has on social media
the same facts can be verified from other sources
What is the first thing that you can do if you want to know a RELIABLE SOURCE?
Download the information from the internet and share it to your friends.
Look for the name of the author or the website and search it in the internet or ask a teacher or a trusted adult.
True or false? Reliable sources usually have spelling and grammar mistakes.
True
False
Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable source?
A) It is frequently updated with new information.
B) It has a lot of advertisements.
C) It is written in a casual tone.
D) It lacks references or citations.
What does the term 'unreliable source' imply?
A) The source is well-researched and credible.
B) The source is not trustworthy or dependable.
C) The source is published by a reputable organization.
D) The source is peer-reviewed.
In terms of vocabulary, which word is synonymous with 'reliable'?
A) Uncertain
B) Trustworthy
C) Dubious
D) Questionable
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'reliable'?
A) The unreliable source provided accurate data.
B) She is a reliable friend who always keeps her promises.
C) His unreliable car never breaks down.
D) The reliable rumor spread quickly.
When evaluating a source, which of the following is NOT a factor to consider for reliability?
A) The author's credentials
B) The publication date
C) The number of images
D) The presence of citations
Why is it important to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources in academic writing?
A) To ensure the information is entertaining
B) To maintain the credibility of your work
C) To increase the word count of your paper
D) To make the writing process faster
