Elva_Academic Source Evaluation (ALC2 Review)

What is the primary audience of scholarly publications?

• Everyone in the world!

• Super smart academics and researchers!

• Cool high school students!

• Curious journalists!

What is a characteristic of articles in scholarly publications?

• Written by journalists

• Written in simple language

• Assume prior knowledge of the subject

• Include a full bibliography

Why is the Authority Test like a detective for sources?

• To investigate the information

• To solve the publication date mystery

• To uncover bias in the information

• To reveal the author's expertise

What is the Objectivity Test used for in evaluating sources?

• To check the publication date

• To ensure information is collected and analyzed transparently

• To determine the expertise of the author

• To identify bias in the information

What is the Currency Test used for in evaluating sources?

• To identify bias in the information

• To verify the information

• To check the publication date

• To determine the expertise of the author

What is a common characteristic of unreliable sources?

• Peer-reviewed

• Based on personal opinions

• Published in scholarly journals

• Include a full bibliography

What are the 5 tests we learned in Semester 2 to evaluate academic source reliability and credibility?

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