WorksheetsCredible Sources Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Choose the sources that are likely to be most credible:
A website domain using .org, .edu, or .gov
A blog or website domain using .com or .net
People Magazine, TMZ, and The National Enquirer
TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram Reels
What does it mean for a source to be credible?
A source that supports your opinion
A source that is widely known
A source that is trustworthy and reliable
A source that is entertaining
What do you think you should do if you encounter conflicting information from different sources?
Disregard all sources and form your own opinion.
Believe the source that aligns with your beliefs.
Verify information with multiple reputable sources.
Look up the information on a blog.
What should you consider when evaluating the credibility of an author?
Their popularity on social media.
Their academic credentials and expertise in the subject.
Their ability to write entertaining stories
Their political affiliation.
Which of the following is an example of a credible source for academic research?
A blog post written by an unknown author.
A scholarly article published in a peer-reviewed journal.
A Wikipedia page with extensive footnotes.
A social media post with thousands of likes and shares.
Why is it a good idea to use scholarly databases to conduct research?
They provide access to user-generated content and personal blogs.
They offer a wide range of entertainment options and viral content.
They contain credible and authoritative academic resources, such as peer-reviewed journal articles and scholarly publications.
They prioritize celebrity news and gossip over educational materials.
Can TikTok and Snapchat be considered credible sources for academic research?
Yes, because they provide accurate and well-researched information.
No, because they primarily focus on entertainment and social interactions rather than academic content.
Yes, because they are popular among young people and therefore must contain credible information.
When can YouTube be used for research purposes?
Always, as it provides accurate and reliable information. You should use Youtube as your primary source of information for a research paper.
Never, as it primarily contains entertainment content and there are no reputable sources on Youtube.
When the specific channel or video is from a reputable source and provides credible information. Youtube is a good starting off place for research but should not be used for an entire research paper.
True or False? Wikipedia can be a tool for gaining some introductory knowledge on a certain topic but should not be used as a primary research source since many of the contributors may not provide accurate and reliable information.
True
False
How can Wikipedia be utilized in a research paper?
By directly citing Wikipedia articles as sources.
By copying information directly from Wikipedia without citation.
By using Wikipedia to gain an overview of a topic and by identifying potential sources cited within the references section.
By writing your entire research paper on Wikipedia.
True or False: I can copy and paste information from ChatGPT into my research essay as long as I add quotation marks and (ChatGPT) at the end of the passage that I paste in.
True
False
Is it important to use relevant and up-to-date sources when conducting sources?
No, because science never changes so you can use a sources from 50 years ago.
No, because old information is more reliable.
Yes, because recent findings may be different than previous research, reflecting the latest developments and new findings in the field.
Yes, because all research is bad if it wasn’t conducted in the last 12 months
Why is it important for credible sources to be authored by experts or authorities in the field?
To make the information more difficult to understand
To ensure a biased perspective
To provide accurate and reliable information
To decrease the credibility of the source
Why is it important to exercise caution when using news sources for research?
Because news sources often provide comprehensive background information.
Because news sources prioritize accuracy over speed when reporting breaking news.
Because news sources may have biases and prioritize sensationalism.
Because news sources are typically free from commercial interests.
Why are .ORG websites often considered credible sources?
Because they are primarily focused on promoting commercial products and earning a profit.
Because they are operated by non-profit organizations with a commitment to public service.
Because they are created by the government.
Because they prioritize sensationalism and clickbait over accuracy.
