Research Skills Practice

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What must you ensure about the sources you use when searching online?

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They must be valid.

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What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?

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It is not clear who the author is.

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What does the word 'unbiased' mean?

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Fair.

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What is the definition of 'Bias'?

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Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

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Why are sites like Wikipedia not always valid?

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The information constantly changes because users can alter the info.

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What is the importance of checking the author's credentials when evaluating a source?

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To ensure the information is trustworthy and credible.

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What does 'credible source' mean?

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A source that is reliable and trustworthy.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is 'plagiarism'?

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Using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.

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What does 'peer-reviewed' mean?

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A process where experts evaluate the quality and validity of research before publication.