What do you think you should do if you encounter conflicting information from different sources?

Verify information with multiple reputable sources.

When can YouTube, TikTok, and other socials be used for research purposes?

When the specific channel or video is from a reputable source.

What does it mean for a source to be credible?

A source that is trustworthy and reliable

Which of the following is an example of a credible source for academic research?

A scholarly article published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Why is it a good idea to use scholarly databases to conduct research?

They contain credible and authoritative academic resources.

Why is it important for credible sources to be authored by experts or authorities in the field?

To provide accurate and reliable information

Choose the sources that are likely to be most credible

A website domain using .org, .edu, or .gov

Why is it important to exercise caution when using news sources for research?

Because news sources may have biases and prioritize sensationalism.

Is it important to use relevant and up-to-date sources when conducting sources?

Yes, bc recent findings may be different than previous research.

What should you consider when evaluating the credibility of an author?

Their academic credentials and expertise in the subject.

How can Wikipedia be utilized in a research paper?

Use Wikipedia to gain an overview of a topic & indentify potential sources

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1
What do you think you should do if you encounter conflicting information from different sources?
Look up the information on a blog.
Disregard all sources and form your own opinion.
Verify information with multiple reputable sources.
Believe the source that aligns with your beliefs.
2
When can YouTube, TikTok, and other socials be used for research purposes?
Always, as it provides accurate and reliable information.
When the specific channel or video is from a reputable source.
Never, it primarily contains entertainment, there are no reputable sources
3
What does it mean for a source to be credible?
A source that supports your opinion
A source that is trustworthy and reliable
A source that st is entertaining
A source that is widely known
4
Which of the following is an example of a credible source for academic research?
A blog post written by an unknown author.
A social media post with thousands of likes and shares.
A scholarly article published in a peer-reviewed journal.
A Wikipedia page with extensive footnotes.
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Why is it a good idea to use scholarly databases to conduct research?
They provide access to user-generated content and personal blogs.
They contain credible and authoritative academic resources.
They prioritize celebrity news and gossip over educational materials.
They offer a wide range of entertainment options and viral content.
6
Why is it important for credible sources to be authored by experts or authorities in the field?
To provide accurate and reliable information
To decrease the credibility of the source
To make the information more difficult to understand
To ensure a biased perspective
7
Choose the sources that are likely to be most credible
A blog or website domain using .com or .net
A website domain using .org, .edu, or .gov
TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram Reels
People Magazine, TMZ, and The National Enquirer
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Why is it important to exercise caution when using news sources for research?
Bc news sources prioritize accuracy over speed when reporting breaking news
Because news sources may have biases and prioritize sensationalism.
Because news sources are typically free from commercial interests.
Because news sources often provide comprehensive background information.
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Is it important to use relevant and up-to-date sources when conducting sources?
Yes, bc recent findings may be different than previous research.
No, because old information is more reliable.
No, bc science never changes so you can use a sources from 50 years ago.
Yes, bc all research is bad if it wasn’t conducted in the last 12 months.
10
What should you consider when evaluating the credibility of an author?
Their popularity on social media.
Their ability to write entertaining stories
Their political affiliation.
Their academic credentials and expertise in the subject.
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How can Wikipedia be utilized in a research paper?
By directly citing Wikipedia articles as sources.
Use Wikipedia to gain an overview of a topic & indentify potential sources
By writing your entire research paper on Wikipedia.
By copying information directly from Wikipedia without citation.
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I can copy and paste information from ChatGPT into my research essay as long as I add quotation marks and cite ChatGPT.
False
True

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