
Reliable sources to support an argument- EXT Learning
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- Q1What is a good way to check if a source is reliable?Look for the author's credentialsSee how many pictures it hasMake sure it has a catchy titleCheck the color of the website30s
- Q2Which type of source is usually the least reliable?A scientific journal articleA blog post by an unknown writerA newspaper articleAn encyclopedia entry30s
- Q3What kind of source would you trust the most for homework?A personal diaryA random online chatA website ending in .eduA video game guide30s
- Q4Which source is best for finding facts about animals?An encyclopedia about animalsA comic bookA movieA friend's opinion30s
- Q5What type of source is best for learning history?A sports magazineA fictional storyA history textbookAn Instagram post30s
- Q6What is a sign of a trustworthy news article?It uses simple wordsIt cites where the information comes fromIt has lots of picturesIt is very long30s
- Q7Which type of article is considered a reliable source for scientific information?A peer-reviewed journal articleAn advertisementA random blog postAn online forum discussion30s
- Q8What is a good quality of a reliable source?It provides evidence to support claimsIt is written by a celebrityIt is very shortIt has bright colors30s
- Q9What should you look for to know if a website is reliable?The number of advertisementsHow many people follow it on social mediaWho wrote the information and their backgroundThe colors used on the site30s
- Q10Which of the following is a reliable source to support your argument in a school project?What your friend saidA random websiteA social media postA book from the library30s
- Q11What is a good way to find reliable information for your report?Using a database from your school libraryAsking a stranger on the streetChecking a gossip magazineListening to a rumor30s
- Q12Which source would be best to support your argument in a science project?A scientific journal articleA cartoon showA blog about celebritiesA friend’s opinion30s
- Q13What type of source is considered reliable for writing a history essay?A chat with friendsA history textbookAn online quizA personal blog30s
- Q14Which of the following is a reliable source for a health-related project?An advertisement on TVA friend’s chat about healthA personal story on social mediaA medical journal article30s