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Evaluating sources

Quiz by Daniel Gallegos

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of a reliable source for information?
    A personal blog
    A peer-reviewed academic journal
    An anonymous online forum
    A random Facebook post
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is NOT a reliable source for information?
    A government publication
    An interview with an expert in the field
    A scientific research article
    An anonymous online forum
    30s
  • Q3
    Why is it important to evaluate sources when conducting research?
    To waste time
    To rely on biased information
    To ensure accuracy and credibility of information
    To make the research process difficult
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT a criteria for evaluating the credibility of a source?
    The popularity of the source
    The accuracy of information
    The source's reputation
    The author's credentials
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a red flag when evaluating the credibility of a source?
    An extensive list of advertisements
    Frequent use of complex vocabulary
    Lack of citations or references
    A visually appealing website design
    30s
  • Q6
    When evaluating an online source, what should you consider?
    The length of the article
    The color scheme of the website
    The credibility of the author or organization
    The number of ads on the page
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an example of a bias in historical sources?
    A firsthand account written by a witness
    An archaeological artifact from the era
    A government document from the time period
    A newspaper article written by a political activist
    30s
  • Q8
    When evaluating the reliability of a historical source, which of the following is an important factor to consider?
    The date of publication or creation
    The length of the source
    The physical condition of the source
    The language used in the source
    30s

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