What is the primary purpose of a research database?

To collect and organize scholarly resources

What should you do if two sources disagree on a fact?

Look for additional sources to verify the information

Which source would be most reliable for current events?

A reputable news organization's website

What is a research database?

An organized collection of scholarly articles and academic resources

Why is it important to check the author’s credentials when evaluating a source?

To make sure they are qualified to write on the topic

What is a key indicator of a credible digital source?

Author credentials and citations

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a credible source?

A personal blog without citations

Which of these is an example of bias in an information source?

Only including information that supports one side of an argument

What advantage do digital sources have over print sources?

They can be easily updated and accessed remotely

How is a search engine different from a research database?

Search engines search the internet; a database has specific curated content

What is the best reason to use multiple sources when researching a topic?

To make sure the information is accurate and balanced

What is an important feature of print sources?

They undergo a formal publishing process

Which of the following is an example of a reliable source of information?

A well-known news website with fact-checked articles

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1
What is the primary purpose of a research database?
To organize social media posts
To store personal documents
To provide entertainment
To collect and organize scholarly resources
2
What does it mean if a resource is "credible"?
All of the above
What does it mean if a resource is "credible"?
What does it mean if a resource is "credible"?
What does it mean if a resource is "credible"?
3
What should you do if two sources disagree on a fact?
Look for additional sources to verify the information
Pick the one that supports your opinion
Assume the newer source is correct without checking
Ignore both sources and find something easier to understand
4
Which source would be most reliable for current events?
An encyclopedia from 2000
A reputable news organization's website
A history textbook from 1990
A personal blog
5
What is a research database?
A social media platform
An organized collection of scholarly articles and academic resources
A collection of random internet articles
A list of website links
6
Why is it important to check the author’s credentials when evaluating a source?
To find their social media accounts
To see if they are famous
To make sure they are qualified to write on the topic
Because only journalists can write reliable articles
7
What is a key indicator of a credible digital source?
Large font size
Colorful graphics
Author credentials and citations
Long paragraphs
8
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a credible source?
A peer-reviewed journal article
A personal blog without citations
A government website
An academic research database
9
Which of these is an example of bias in an information source?
Only including information that supports one side of an argument
Presenting multiple viewpoints fairly
Using only facts and no opinions
Providing clear citations for all claims
10
What advantage do digital sources have over print sources?
They can be easily updated and accessed remotely
They never contain errors
They are always more accurate
They are always peer-reviewed
11
How is a search engine different from a research database?
Search engines search the internet; a database has specific curated content
A search engine only shows news articles
A search engine provides access to academic journals only
A search engine requires payment to use
12
Which TWO of the following domains would likely be the most credible?
.com
.net
.gov
.org
13
What is the best reason to use multiple sources when researching a topic?
To copy and paste from different websites
To make sure the information is accurate and balanced
To find the shortest article available
To only use sources that agree with your opinion
14
What is an important feature of print sources?
They undergo a formal publishing process
They are always more current than digital sources
They can be edited after publication
They are always free
15
Which of the following is an example of a reliable source of information?
A well-known news website with fact-checked articles
A personal blog with no listed sources
A random social media post with no author
A website that hasn’t been updated in 10 years

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