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Credible Sources
Credible Sources
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Learn to identify what makes sources credible and how to identify the most reliable sources.
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When a source favors one opinion over another it is...
Reliable
Corrupt
Credible
Biased
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An author is NOT credible if...
They won an award for journalism
I can't find any of their credentials
They have a college degree in journalism
They have years of experience working with my topic
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Credible sources are based on...
Feelings
Ideas
Facts
Opinions
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A credible source will usually have lots of ads embedded in the page
True
False
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Credible sources are...
Backed by other credible sources
All of the above
Based on facts
Free from bias
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Which source is generally more credible when deciding which product to buy?
A Celebrity.
Someone fired from the factory where the product was made.
A consumer who has used the product.
The company that made the product.
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If I wanted credible advice on what car to buy, what would be my best resource?
A used car salesman
Consumer Reports Magazine
The owner of a Ford dealership
LeBron James
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Which source is generally more credible if you're reading about technology?
A source from 2023
A source from 1988
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Primary Sources are...
Reviews.
First-hand accounts.
The oldest source.
Simple to understand.
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Which source is most likely to contain bias?
a New York Times article
a peer-reviewed journal article
a government agency website
a blog post
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Credible sources contain which of these elements...
Opinion and Hearsay
Accuracy and Bias
Bias and Opinion
Accuracy and Consistency
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Which source is generally more credible?
A known expert in the field
Someone familiar to you.
Someone who is believable
Someone with strong opinions on the subject.
