4R's of Research

What does it mean for a source to be relevant?

• It contains the latest information.

• It relates to your narrow topic and provides specific information.

• It explains different viewpoints.

• It includes accurate and objective information.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important for a source to be recent?

• To ensure it is relevant to your topic.

• To provide specific information.

• To have the most current information available.

• To include different viewpoints.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What characteristic makes a source representative?

• It is related to your narrow topic.

• It contains the latest information.

• It gives objective and unbiased information. It shows two sides of a controversial topic.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you avoid when looking for a representative source?

• Sites that are biased.

• Sites that are recent.

• Sites that are relevant.

• Sites that are reliable.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What makes a source reliable?

• It is related to your narrow topic.

• It contains the latest information.

• It explains different viewpoints.

• It includes accurate and objective information.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 R's of Research?

• Relevant

• Recent

• Representative

• Random

What should you look for to find accurate information in a reliable source?

• Biased sites

• Well-respected publishers or authors

• Recent events

• Narrow topics

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How can a source be relevant to your research?

• By being the most recent

• By providing specific information that answers your research question

• By explaining different viewpoints

• By being from a well-respected publisher

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the importance of using a representative source?

• To ensure the source is recent

• To provide specific information

• To present different viewpoints on a controversial topic

• To include accurate information

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is a key aspect of a reliable source?

• It is the most recent

• It is relevant to your topic

• It includes accurate and objective information

• It explains different viewpoints

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9