Evaluating Print Sources

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on evaluating print sources for research. It outlines a checklist of questions to determine the reliability, expertise of the author, currency, objectivity, use of graphics, and relevance of the information. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these factors in ensuring high-quality research.

What is the first step in the research process according to the video?

• Publishing your findings

• Writing a thesis statement

• Deciding on a research topic

• Conducting interviews

How can you determine if an author is an expert on a topic?

• By checking the author's age

• By reading reviews of the book

• By looking for information about the author in the book

• By checking the author's social media

Why is it important to check the publication date of a source?

• To ensure the information is current

• To verify the book's popularity

• To check the author's writing style

• To ensure the book is not too expensive

What does it mean for a source to be objective?

• It is written in first person

• It is entertaining

• It includes the author's opinions

• It is based on facts and not opinions

What should you consider when evaluating the overall quality of a source?

• The number of authors

• The length of the book

• The book's cover design

• Whether the book covers the topic fully and is easy to understand