Evaluating Credible Sources

Quiz
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
+2
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
How can using an outdated article cause problems with your research?
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RI.3.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Credible sources are trustworthy, meaning you know that what you are reading or watching is factual and true.
TRUE
FALSE
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RI.3.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It is not important to know who the author or authority of a source is?
TRUE
FALSE
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RI.3.5
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What should you look for when it comes to the WHO of a website or webpage? (Check all that apply.)
Is there more information about the author or organization on the Internet?
Is the author dead or alive?
Is there a mailing address, email address or telephone number listed on the site?
Has the author published other books/articles/websites about the topic?
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RI.3.5
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which THREE domains below are considered more trustworthy than the other two?
.edu
.com
.gov
.net
.org
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RI.3.5
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A credible source should include which of the following?
logical information
many spelling and grammar errors
an unbiased point of view relevant to your research
simple navigation of drop down menus, home page returns, etc.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RI.3.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An indicator that a web source is current and being maintained is when it has been updated in the last...
2 years
year
6-12 months
3-6 months
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