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Reliable sources to support an argument- EXT Learning

Quiz by Suzette Calvin-Taylor

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  • Q1
    What is a good way to check if a source is reliable?
    Look for the author's credentials
    See how many pictures it has
    Make sure it has a catchy title
    Check the color of the website
    30s
  • Q2
    Which type of source is usually the least reliable?
    A scientific journal article
    A blog post by an unknown writer
    A newspaper article
    An encyclopedia entry
    30s
  • Q3
    What kind of source would you trust the most for homework?
    A personal diary
    A random online chat
    A website ending in .edu
    A video game guide
    30s
  • Q4
    Which source is best for finding facts about animals?
    An encyclopedia about animals
    A comic book
    A movie
    A friend's opinion
    30s
  • Q5
    What type of source is best for learning history?
    A sports magazine
    A fictional story
    A history textbook
    An Instagram post
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a sign of a trustworthy news article?
    It uses simple words
    It cites where the information comes from
    It has lots of pictures
    It is very long
    30s
  • Q7
    Which type of article is considered a reliable source for scientific information?
    A peer-reviewed journal article
    An advertisement
    A random blog post
    An online forum discussion
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a good quality of a reliable source?
    It provides evidence to support claims
    It is written by a celebrity
    It is very short
    It has bright colors
    30s
  • Q9
    What should you look for to know if a website is reliable?
    The number of advertisements
    How many people follow it on social media
    Who wrote the information and their background
    The colors used on the site
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is a reliable source to support your argument in a school project?
    What your friend said
    A random website
    A social media post
    A book from the library
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a good way to find reliable information for your report?
    Using a database from your school library
    Asking a stranger on the street
    Checking a gossip magazine
    Listening to a rumor
    30s
  • Q12
    Which source would be best to support your argument in a science project?
    A scientific journal article
    A cartoon show
    A blog about celebrities
    A friend’s opinion
    30s
  • Q13
    What type of source is considered reliable for writing a history essay?
    A chat with friends
    A history textbook
    An online quiz
    A personal blog
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is a reliable source for a health-related project?
    An advertisement on TV
    A friend’s chat about health
    A personal story on social media
    A medical journal article
    30s

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