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Lesson 5.4 Sourcing from other platform

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You need to verify a statistic shared on Twitter. What should you do first?

a)

Check if the tweet cites an official source

b)

Assume it is accurate because it has many likes

c)

Share it immediately

d)

Use it without verification

2.

A student uses a YouTube video as a source for a research paper. What is the best practice?

a)

Cite the video and verify the creator’s credentials

b)

Ignore the video because it is not scholarly

c)

Use only the comments section for information

d)

Copy the transcript without attribution

3.

Which situation demonstrates ethical sourcing from podcasts?

a)

Quoting a podcast without mentioning the host

b)

Citing the episode title, host, and date

c)

Using the podcast as your own opinion

d)

Ignoring the source because it is audio

4.

You find a statistic on a collaborative platform like Reddit. What should you do?

a)

Verify with authoritative sources before citing

b)

Cite Reddit as the main source

c)

Assume it is accurate because many users agree

d)

Use it without checking

5.

Which factor best indicates credibility on LinkedIn posts?

a)

Author’s professional background and references

b)

Number of emojis used

c)

Popularity of the post

d)

Attractive design

6.

A student copies an infographic from Instagram without credit. What is this called?

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Fair use

c)

Creative commons

d)

Proper citation

7.

Which is the safest way to use information from TikTok for research?

a)

Verify the content with reliable sources before citing

b)

Assume it is accurate because it is trending

c)

Use only the comments for context

d)

Cite TikTok as a scholarly source

8.

When using Facebook posts for research, what should you check first?

a)

The author’s identity and source of information

b)

The number of likes and shares

c)

The post’s color scheme

d)

The comments section

9.

Which situation requires citing even if paraphrased?

a)

When summarizing a podcast discussion

b)

When using common knowledge

c)

When writing your own opinion

d)

When using personal experience

10.

A student finds a statistic on Pinterest. What is the best action?

a)

Trace the original source linked to the pin

b)

Use the pin as the main source

c)

Assume it is accurate because it looks professional

d)

Ignore verification

11.

Which is the most ethical way to use a TikTok video in a presentation?

a)

Cite the creator and link to the original video

b)

Download and upload it without credit

c)

Edit the video and claim it as your own

d)

Use only the audio without attribution

12.

Which situation demonstrates poor sourcing practice?

a)

Using verified LinkedIn articles

b)

Relying only on anonymous forum posts

c)

Cross-checking multiple sources

d)

Citing official podcast transcripts

13.

Which is considered a primary source from other platforms?

a)

Original live-stream video

b)

A blog summarizing the live stream

c)

A news article about the stream

d)

A Wikipedia entry

14.

Which is considered a secondary source from other platforms?

a)

A podcast episode analyzing a speech

b)

The original speech recording

c)

A live-streamed interview

d)

A scanned handwritten letter

15.

Which factor is most important when choosing a source from social media?

a)

Relevance and credibility of the content

b)

Number of followers

c)

Attractive visuals

d)

Popularity of the post

16.

A student copies text from a forum but changes a few words without citation. What is this called?

a)

Proper paraphrasing

b)

Plagiarism

c)

Summarizing

d)

Fair use

17.

Which source is least reliable for academic research?

a)

Peer-reviewed online journal

b)

Government website

c)

Anonymous social media post

d)

Official podcast transcript

18.

Which is the best way to confirm the accuracy of information from a collaborative platform?

a)

Compare with multiple credible sources

b)

Trust the most upvoted comment

c)

Use only the original post

d)

Ignore verification if the thread looks professional

19.

Which situation demonstrates responsible sourcing from video platforms?

a)

Citing the creator and verifying the content

b)

Copying the video without attribution

c)

Using only trending videos

d)

Ignoring copyright laws

20.

Which is the most ethical way to use copyrighted content from other platforms?

a)

Upload full copies to social media

b)

Use excerpts within fair use guidelines

c)

Share entire videos freely

d)

Ignore copyright restrictions

21.

Which detail is NOT required when citing a podcast?

a)

Host’s name

b)

Episode title

c)

URL

d)

Host’s home address

22.

Which situation requires using other platforms over traditional sources?

a)

When you need real-time updates from eyewitnesses

b)

When writing a historical analysis

c)

When avoiding plagiarism

d)

When writing a personal diary

23.

Which is the best practice when using social media as a source?

a)

Verify the information and cite properly

b)

Use only the first post you see

c)

Ignore author credentials

d)

Share without attribution

24.

Which is considered a tertiary source from other platforms?

a)

An online encyclopedia entry

b)

A podcast episode

c)

A live-stream video

d)

A government report

25.

Which situation demonstrates ethical image use from other platforms?

a)

Giving credit to the creator and following license terms

b)

Downloading and reposting without credit

c)

Editing and claiming as your own

d)

Ignoring copyright rules

26.

Which is the safest way to access verified information from forums?

a)

Check official links and references shared in the thread

b)

Trust the most liked comment

c)

Use only the original post

d)

Ignore verification

27.

Which situation demonstrates poor sourcing from video-sharing platforms?

a)

Using verified educational channels

b)

Relying only on random trending videos

c)

Checking creator credentials

d)

Cross-referencing with official sources

28.

Which is the best way to cite a YouTube video?

a)

Include the creator’s name, video title, date, and URL

b)

Mention only the platform name

c)

Use the video title without a link

d)

Ignore citation because it’s public

29.

Which factor should you prioritize when using collaborative platforms?

a)

Accuracy and source verification

b)

Number of comments

c)

Popularity of the thread

d)

Attractive layout

30.

Which situation demonstrates responsible sourcing from social media?

a)

Verifying information and respecting copyright

b)

Copying posts without attribution

c)

Using only viral content

d)

Ignoring author credentials