Reliable Sources Question Preview (ID: 37206)


Gifted Students Are Learning How To Evaluate Online Sources For Their Reliability. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Which look-for is related to articles that answer your research questions and help you with your study?
a) Purpose
b) Coverage
c) Currency
d) Authority

Which is NOT a characteristic of an unbiased site?
a) It only tells one side of the story.
b) It is clear that facts are facts and opinions are opinions.
c) It is not trying to sell you anything.
d) Its purpose is to inform or educate.

Which of the following does not relate to a reliable site's appearance?
a) Grammar
b) Headings
c) Punctuation
d) Spelling

Websites should list contact information. Which look-for is this related to?
a) Purpose
b) Coverage
c) Appearance
d) Currency

For what purpose should an article used for research have been written?
a) to inform
b) to persuade
c) to entertain
d) to editorialize

Which domains are most reliable?
a) .net and .gov
b) .gov and .com
c) .com and .org
d) .gov and .edu

Which of the following is NOT a way to determine an author has authority?
a) The author has credentials related to the topic
b) The author is working for a company with a good reputation
c) The author quotes experts
d) The author has a college degree

Sources should have been written or updated no more than how many years ago?
a) 12
b) 10
c) 5
d) 15

Which is not a look-for when determining source reliability?
a) Creativity
b) Currency
c) Coverage
d) Purpose

What is another word that means one-sided?
a) biased
b) incomplete
c) inconsistent
d) bibliography

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