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WorksheetsLesson 5.4 Sourcing from other platform
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
You need to verify a statistic shared on Twitter. What should you do first?
Check if the tweet cites an official source
Assume it is accurate because it has many likes
Share it immediately
Use it without verification
A student uses a YouTube video as a source for a research paper. What is the best practice?
Cite the video and verify the creator’s credentials
Ignore the video because it is not scholarly
Use only the comments section for information
Copy the transcript without attribution
Which situation demonstrates ethical sourcing from podcasts?
Quoting a podcast without mentioning the host
Citing the episode title, host, and date
Using the podcast as your own opinion
Ignoring the source because it is audio
You find a statistic on a collaborative platform like Reddit. What should you do?
Verify with authoritative sources before citing
Cite Reddit as the main source
Assume it is accurate because many users agree
Use it without checking
Which factor best indicates credibility on LinkedIn posts?
Author’s professional background and references
Number of emojis used
Popularity of the post
Attractive design
A student copies an infographic from Instagram without credit. What is this called?
Plagiarism
Fair use
Creative commons
Proper citation
Which is the safest way to use information from TikTok for research?
Verify the content with reliable sources before citing
Assume it is accurate because it is trending
Use only the comments for context
Cite TikTok as a scholarly source
When using Facebook posts for research, what should you check first?
The author’s identity and source of information
The number of likes and shares
The post’s color scheme
The comments section
Which situation requires citing even if paraphrased?
When summarizing a podcast discussion
When using common knowledge
When writing your own opinion
When using personal experience
A student finds a statistic on Pinterest. What is the best action?
Trace the original source linked to the pin
Use the pin as the main source
Assume it is accurate because it looks professional
Ignore verification
Which is the most ethical way to use a TikTok video in a presentation?
Cite the creator and link to the original video
Download and upload it without credit
Edit the video and claim it as your own
Use only the audio without attribution
Which situation demonstrates poor sourcing practice?
Using verified LinkedIn articles
Relying only on anonymous forum posts
Cross-checking multiple sources
Citing official podcast transcripts
Which is considered a primary source from other platforms?
Original live-stream video
A blog summarizing the live stream
A news article about the stream
A Wikipedia entry
Which is considered a secondary source from other platforms?
A podcast episode analyzing a speech
The original speech recording
A live-streamed interview
A scanned handwritten letter
Which factor is most important when choosing a source from social media?
Relevance and credibility of the content
Number of followers
Attractive visuals
Popularity of the post
A student copies text from a forum but changes a few words without citation. What is this called?
Proper paraphrasing
Plagiarism
Summarizing
Fair use
Which source is least reliable for academic research?
Peer-reviewed online journal
Government website
Anonymous social media post
Official podcast transcript
Which is the best way to confirm the accuracy of information from a collaborative platform?
Compare with multiple credible sources
Trust the most upvoted comment
Use only the original post
Ignore verification if the thread looks professional
Which situation demonstrates responsible sourcing from video platforms?
Citing the creator and verifying the content
Copying the video without attribution
Using only trending videos
Ignoring copyright laws
Which is the most ethical way to use copyrighted content from other platforms?
Upload full copies to social media
Use excerpts within fair use guidelines
Share entire videos freely
Ignore copyright restrictions
Which detail is NOT required when citing a podcast?
Host’s name
Episode title
URL
Host’s home address
Which situation requires using other platforms over traditional sources?
When you need real-time updates from eyewitnesses
When writing a historical analysis
When avoiding plagiarism
When writing a personal diary
Which is the best practice when using social media as a source?
Verify the information and cite properly
Use only the first post you see
Ignore author credentials
Share without attribution
Which is considered a tertiary source from other platforms?
An online encyclopedia entry
A podcast episode
A live-stream video
A government report
Which situation demonstrates ethical image use from other platforms?
Giving credit to the creator and following license terms
Downloading and reposting without credit
Editing and claiming as your own
Ignoring copyright rules
Which is the safest way to access verified information from forums?
Check official links and references shared in the thread
Trust the most liked comment
Use only the original post
Ignore verification
Which situation demonstrates poor sourcing from video-sharing platforms?
Using verified educational channels
Relying only on random trending videos
Checking creator credentials
Cross-referencing with official sources
Which is the best way to cite a YouTube video?
Include the creator’s name, video title, date, and URL
Mention only the platform name
Use the video title without a link
Ignore citation because it’s public
Which factor should you prioritize when using collaborative platforms?
Accuracy and source verification
Number of comments
Popularity of the thread
Attractive layout
Which situation demonstrates responsible sourcing from social media?
Verifying information and respecting copyright
Copying posts without attribution
Using only viral content
Ignoring author credentials
