Identifying Credible Sources Quick Check
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Question
Which words describe a credible source?(1 point)
Responses
famous and original
famous and original
current and popular
current and popular
biased and persuasive
biased and persuasive
accurate and believable
accurate and believable
Which source would be the most credible for research on the dangers of playing football?(1 point)
Responses
an article published by a national health organization
an article published by a national health organization
a website developed by a football organization
a website developed by a football organization
an interview with a football player
an interview with a football player
an editorial published in a newspaper
an article published by a national health organization
Which description explains when a source is objective?(1 point)
Responses
It contains both facts and opinions about the topic that are supported by evidence.
It contains both facts and opinions about the topic that are supported by evidence.
It is factual and does not seek to persuade a reader to agree with a certain point of view.
It is factual and does not seek to persuade a reader to agree with a certain point of view.
The information presented is well researched and comes from different sources.
The information presented is well researched and comes from different sources.
The source is prepared by someone who is an expert on the topic.
It is factual and does not seek to persuade a reader to agree with a certain point of view.
Which description defines an expert in a particular field?(1 point)
Responses
The person has published many articles and books.
The person has published many articles and books.
The person has worked at the same job for a long time.
The person has worked at the same job for a long time.
The person has a high degree of knowledge about a topic.
The person has a high degree of knowledge about a topic.
The person has a college degree.
The person has a high degree of knowledge about a topic.
Why is it important to use a resource published within the past 10 years?(1 point)
Responses
The author of the article might be more qualified now.
The author of the article might be more qualified now.
The author of the article might have a different opinion now.
The author of the article might have a different opinion now.
Older articles might contain information that has changed.
Older articles might contain information that has changed.
Older articles are not as interesting to readers.