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WorksheetsEvaluating Credible Sources and Information Literacy
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of these are part of the ACRL Framework of Information Literacy? (check all that apply)
Authority is Constructed and Contextual
Information is Fast and Free
Information has Value
Data is Always Reliable
What is an example of a low-stakes information need?
researching sources for a term paper
deciding which medication to take based on health symptoms
finding out the score of a baseball game
preparing legal documents for a court appearance
Which blog post below would be the most credible source of information?
a personal blog with no sources that shares opinions on climate change
a blog written by a high school student summarizing a news article
a blog post published by a university researcher with citations and links to peer-reviewed studies
a blog with dramatic language and advertisements claiming a “hidden truth” about science
True or False: The research process is usually a linear process.
True
False
The way that information is produced and distributed over time is the...?
publication pyramid
information cycle
research lifecycle
information delivery chain
What is an example of a scholarly resource? Choose all that apply.
a peer-reviewed journal article
a research study published in an academic database
a news article from a major media outlet
a blog post by a college student
a book published by a university press
Which frame of the ACRL Framework encourages us to carefully consider our research strategies, evaluate how successful they are throughout the process, and apply problem-solving strategies as needed to work through the research process?
Scholarship as Conversation
Authority is Constructed and Contextual
Information has Value
Searching as Strategic Exploration
