Which source is likely to have the LEAST authority on the topic of climate change?

A blog by a celebrity who is not a scientist

You need detailed instructions on how to bake a complex cake. Which source is BEST?

A cookbook with step-by-step instructions and photos

For the latest Artificial Intelligence advancements, which source is most current?

A news article published this week about a breakthrough in AI research

What is "bias" in the context of information sources?

A perspective or viewpoint that may influence the information

You're researching different types of dog breeds. Which source would likely be the most relevant?

A website with a comprehensive guide to dog breeds

What are the benefits of swimming laps for exercise?" Which source is MOST relevant?

An article titled "The Health Benefits of Aquatic Exercise"

You're reading a brochure for a new car. What should you be MOST aware of regarding bias?

The brochure may highlight the car's strengths.

You're researching the history of computers. Which source would likely be the least current?

A book published in 1990 about personal computers

What does "currency" refer to in the context of research?

When the information was last published or updated.

Which scenario best exemplifies the "currency" aspect of RADCAB?

Comparing today's news article with one from 10 years ago on the same event

Why is it important to check the "currency" of an information source?

To determine the usefulness of the information presented.

Why is it important to consider the "detail" of a source when researching?

You need enough information to fully understand the topic.

What question should you ask to help identify potential bias in an information source?

Why was this information written?

What does RADCAB stand for?

Relevancy, Appropriateness, Detail, Currency, Authority, Bias

Why is it important to consider the "authority" of an information source?

To determine the accuracy and credibility of the information.

You're 10 years old and trying to understand quantum physics. Which source is MOST appropriate?

A research paper in a scientific journal about quantum entanglement

What is the first step to efficient information searching?

Developing focus questions and search terms

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If a website ends in ".gov," what aspect of RADCAB does this primarily relate to?
Currency
Bias
Relevancy
Authority
2
Which source is likely to have the LEAST authority on the topic of climate change?
A report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
A scientific journal specializing in climate research
A website run by a climate scientist
A blog by a celebrity who is not a scientist
3
You need detailed instructions on how to bake a complex cake. Which source is BEST?
A short social media post with a picture of the cake
A simple recipe card with a list of ingredients
A friend's vague description of how they made the cake
A cookbook with step-by-step instructions and photos
4
For the latest Artificial Intelligence advancements, which source is most current?
A textbook on computer science published in 2010
A novel featuring a futuristic AI
A documentary about the history of AI from the 1980s
A news article published this week about a breakthrough in AI research
5
What is "bias" in the context of information sources?
Always a bad thing
Only present in online sources
The same thing as inaccuracy
A perspective or viewpoint that may influence the information
6
You're researching different types of dog breeds. Which source would likely be the most relevant?
A blog post about the history of dogs
A book about training puppies
A movie about a dog
A website with a comprehensive guide to dog breeds
7
What are the benefits of swimming laps for exercise?" Which source is MOST relevant?
A website about different types of swimming strokes
An article titled "The Health Benefits of Aquatic Exercise"
biography of Michael Phelps
A blog post about the history of swimming pools
8
You're reading a brochure for a new car. What should you be MOST aware of regarding bias?
The brochure may highlight the car's strengths.
The brochure should give a fair view of the car's performance.
Brochure is always completely objective & free from any marketing influence
Bias is only present in online sources, not in printed materials.
9
Bias is always a negative thing.
False
True
10
You're researching the history of computers. Which source would likely be the least current?
A documentary film from 2005 about the history of computers
An encyclopedia entry updated last year about computers
A book published in 1990 about personal computers
A website from 2023 about computer history
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What does "currency" refer to in the context of research?
When the information was last published or updated.
How much the information cost.
How popular the information is.
How easy the information is to understand.
12
Which scenario best exemplifies the "currency" aspect of RADCAB?
Checking if a website is written by an expert in the field
Comparing today's news article with one from 10 years ago on the same event
Determining if a source is relevant to your research question.
Evaluating whether a source is biased.
13
Knowing the domain suffix (.com, .edu, .gov, etc.) can help you evaluate what aspect of an info
Currency
Relevancy
Authority and potential bias
Detail
14
Why is it important to check the "currency" of an information source?
To determine the usefulness of the information presented.
Newer information is always better.
Older information is always less accurate.
To impress your teacher with current facts.
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Why is it important to consider the "detail" of a source when researching?
Detail doesn't matter as long as the information is accurate.
More detailed sources are always more credible.
You need enough information to fully understand the topic.
Shorter sources are always better because they are quicker to read.
16
What question should you ask to help identify potential bias in an information source?
Is the information easy to understand?
Why was this information written?
Is the information free?
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What does RADCAB stand for?
Reading, Analyzing, Determining, Concluding, Applying, Believing
Relevancy, Appropriateness, Detail, Currency, Authority, Bias
Reliability, Accuracy, Date, Credibility, Author, Background
Research, Analysis, Data, Conclusion, Application, Bias
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Why is it important to consider the "authority" of an information source?
To find information that agrees with your opinion.
To make sure the information is entertaining.
To determine the accuracy and credibility of the information.
To find information that is easy to read.
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You're 10 years old and trying to understand quantum physics. Which source is MOST appropriate?
A podcast featuring a discussion between theoretical physicists
A research paper in a scientific journal about quantum entanglement
A children's book explaining basic physics concepts
A university textbook on quantum mechanics
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What is the first step to efficient information searching?
Skimming random websites
Asking a friend for help
Reading every article you find
Developing focus questions and search terms

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