WorksheetsPost Assessment - Mastering Online Research
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Isla is writing a research paper and needs to find reliable sources. What is one characteristic of an online scholarly source she should look for?
Citations/References
Published by a reputable publisher
Accessible on an academic database
All of the above.
What is a common requirement for a source to be considered scholarly?
Contains advertisements
Includes references
Written in a casual tone
Published daily
(a) is a source that analyzes or summarizes primary sources.
How can you best locate an online academic source?
Google Search Engine
Academic Search Database
Which of the following is NOT a component of the C.R.A.A.P Method?
Popularity
Authority
Relevance
Currency
Which of the following is a key factor in determining the authority of a source?
The number of advertisements on the page
The author's credentials and affiliations
The color scheme of the website
The length of the article
What is a characteristic of an online scholarly source?
Citations and References
Biased Claims
Relevance
Which of the following is considered a popular source rather than an academic one?
Scholarly journal article
Magazine article
Dissertation
Research monograph
What best describes a credibility issue when partaking in online research?
Credibility issues arise only from outdated information.
All online sources are equally reliable.
Bias is irrelevant in online research.
Credibility issues occur when sources are unreliable or biased.
Formative Assessment: Which of the following is a key step in effectively navigating an academic database?
Avoiding the use of advanced search options
Using Boolean operators to refine search results
Skipping the review of abstracts or summaries
Relying on general search engines for academic research
Formative Assessment Question: Which of the following are characteristics of scholarly sources?
Focuses primarily on personal opinions and anecdotes
Includes a bibliography, works cited, or references section
Authored by experts in the field
Written for a general audience with minimal technical details
Both B and C
Formative Assessment Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of a scholarly source?
Focused on personal opinions and anecdotes
Authored by experts in the field
Published without a peer-review process
Written for a general audience
Formative Assessment Question: Which of the examples below represents a primary source?
The Bill of Rights
A Documentary
Martin Luther King's Biography
A peer-reviewed article
The Constitution
Formative Assessment: T/F - Interactivity is a key characteristic of online sources.
True
False
Formative Assessment: Review the online source and apply the C.R.A.AP Method, and answer the following question: Is this a credible source?
Yes
No
Formative Assessment: Review the online source using the C.R.A.A.P. test. Which criterion best explains why this source is not credible?
Credibility
Relevance
Accuracy
Authority
Purpose
Formative Assessment: Review the online source and apply the C.R.A.AP Method, and answer the following question: Is this a credible source?
No
Yes
Which of the following is a benefit of using scholarly sources in research?
They are always free to access
They provide peer-reviewed and credible information
They are written in simple language
They are updated daily
What is a common feature of non-scholarly sources?
Peer-reviewed content
Written by experts in the field
Focus on entertainment or personal opinions
Includes extensive references
Which of the following is a key consideration when evaluating the currency of a source?
The publication date
The color of the cover
The number of pages
The author's writing style
