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

To determine the accuracy and credibility of the information.

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

To determine the usefulness of the information presented.

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

A cookbook with step-by-step instructions and photos

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

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

A perspective or viewpoint that may influence the information

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

Why was this information written?

What is the first step to efficient information searching?

Developing focus questions and search terms

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.

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

When the information was last published or updated.

What does RADCAB stand for?

Relevancy, Appropriateness, Detail, Currency, Authority, Bias

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

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

You need enough information to fully understand the topic.

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

A book published in 1990 about personal computers

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

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

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

An article titled "The Health Benefits of Aquatic Exercise"

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

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

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

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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 find information that is easy to read.
To determine the accuracy and credibility of the information.
2
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.
3
You need detailed instructions on how to bake a complex cake. Which source is BEST?
A friend's vague description of how they made the cake
A simple recipe card with a list of ingredients
A cookbook with step-by-step instructions and photos
A short social media post with a picture of the cake
4
Which source is likely to have the LEAST authority on the topic of climate change?
A website run by a climate scientist
A report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
A blog by a celebrity who is not a scientist
A scientific journal specializing in climate research
5
What is "bias" in the context of information sources?
A perspective or viewpoint that may influence the information
Always a bad thing
Only present in online sources
The same thing as inaccuracy
6
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?
7
What is the first step to efficient information searching?
Asking a friend for help
Skimming random websites
Reading every article you find
Developing focus questions and search terms
8
You're reading a brochure for a new car. What should you be MOST aware of regarding bias?
Brochure is always completely objective & free from any marketing influence
The brochure may highlight the car's strengths.
The brochure should give a fair view of the car's performance.
Bias is only present in online sources, not in printed materials.
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Bias is always a negative thing.
True
False
10
What does "currency" refer to in the context of research?
How easy the information is to understand.
How much the information cost.
How popular the information is.
When the information was last published or updated.
11
What does RADCAB stand for?
Reading, Analyzing, Determining, Concluding, Applying, Believing
Research, Analysis, Data, Conclusion, Application, Bias
Reliability, Accuracy, Date, Credibility, Author, Background
Relevancy, Appropriateness, Detail, Currency, Authority, Bias
12
You're 10 years old and trying to understand quantum physics. Which source is MOST appropriate?
A children's book explaining basic physics concepts
A podcast featuring a discussion between theoretical physicists
A university textbook on quantum mechanics
A research paper in a scientific journal about quantum entanglement
13
Why is it important to consider the "detail" of a source when researching?
Shorter sources are always better because they are quicker to read.
You need enough information to fully understand the topic.
More detailed sources are always more credible.
Detail doesn't matter as long as the information is accurate.
14
Knowing the domain suffix (.com, .edu, .gov, etc.) can help you evaluate what aspect of an info
Detail
Relevancy
Currency
Authority and potential bias
15
You're researching the history of computers. Which source would likely be the least current?
A book published in 1990 about personal computers
A documentary film from 2005 about the history of computers
A website from 2023 about computer history
An encyclopedia entry updated last year about computers
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Which scenario best exemplifies the "currency" aspect of RADCAB?
Evaluating whether a source is biased.
Checking if a website is written by an expert in the field
Determining if a source is relevant to your research question.
Comparing today's news article with one from 10 years ago on the same event
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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
18
For the latest Artificial Intelligence advancements, which source is most current?
A documentary about the history of AI from the 1980s
A textbook on computer science published in 2010
A news article published this week about a breakthrough in AI research
A novel featuring a futuristic AI
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You're researching different types of dog breeds. Which source would likely be the most relevant?
A movie about a dog
A book about training puppies
A website with a comprehensive guide to dog breeds
A blog post about the history of dogs
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If a website ends in ".gov," what aspect of RADCAB does this primarily relate to?
Relevancy
Currency
Authority
Bias

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