Gathering Relevant Information from Various Sources

A student found some more sources he could use for his report on the benefits of playing chess. Which source would have the MOST useful information for the report?

• An article titled "The History of Chess" published in a scholarly journal.

• A graphic novel about a young girl who wins the chess tournament in her state, putting her school on the map.

• A documentary on the origins of Chess.

• An article in a game magazine titled "Why Chess is Good For The Brain"

Imagine you are doing research for an assignment, needing to convince the principal to have bike lanes put in at your school. Which would be the BEST source to use as evidence for your argument?

• An interview with a principal who put in bike lanes at their school discussing the benefits.

• A website titled biketrails.com that helps students find local bike paths to ride on.

• A research report on the benefits of biking v.s. driving a car.

• A blog post by a famous bicyclists, titled "My Top 10 Favorite Bike Lanes to Travel"

Marvin took notes for a report about Abraham Lincoln. This part of his notes will BEST fit into the section about:

• Lincoln's early life and education

• the Civil War

• important decisionsLincoln made as president

• Lincoln's political career

Which source would provide the most relevant and reliable information about the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

• Research Journal article, "Nuclear Weapons in WWII: The 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki"

• Section 246 of the United Nation Agreement: Nuclear Disarmament Policies

• Newspaper article, "Why the US should get rid of Nuclear Weapons by 2030"

• Encyclopedia Britannica, Year 2014

Sam took notes for a report about Queen Elizabeth I. This part of the notes will BEST fit into the

• section about her childhood

• section about her family

• section about her religious beliefs

• section about her rule as queen

If I forget to cite one of my sources, it is considered plagiarism

• TRUE

• FALSE

When should you cite your sources?

• always

• when you feel like it

• never

Which of the following sources would be most reliable for gathering information on the impact of social media on communication skills?

• A) A blog post by a teenager about their social media experiences

• B) A peer-reviewed journal article on social media and communication

• C) A social media influencer's video on communication tips

• D) A novel about a character who becomes famous through social media

What is the primary purpose of using multiple sources when gathering information for a research paper?

• A) To make the paper longer

• B) To ensure a balanced perspective

• C) To confuse the reader

• D) To impress the teacher

Which sentence correctly uses a source citation in MLA format?

• A) According to Smith, "Social media has changed communication" (45).

• B) According to Smith "Social media has changed communication" 45.

• C) According to Smith, "Social media has changed communication".

• D) According to Smith: "Social media has changed communication" (45)