Credible Sources

Question 1

Why is finding credible sources so important when researching answers to questions?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

"The United States is in North America."

Accepted Answer

No, it is not biased

Question 3

An advertisement for Nike shoes claiming that wearing the shoes will make you faster.

Accepted Answer

Not a credible source

Question 4

What is the definition of credible?

Accepted Answer

worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy

Question 5

What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?

Accepted Answer

It is not clear who the author is

Question 6

My Bestie's Snap Story

Accepted Answer

Not a credible source

Question 7

The Smithsonian Magazine (smithsonianmag.com)

Accepted Answer

Credible source

Question 8

You are researching smog and air quality. Which source is most credible?

Accepted Answer

A university study about air quality

Question 9

What type of website stands for a school or university ends in:

Accepted Answer

.edu

Question 10

The Museum of Science and Industry's website

Accepted Answer

Credible source

Question 11

An advertisement for "Smarty Pants" gummy bears claiming that eating them will make you smarter.

Accepted Answer

Not a credible source

Question 12

The most popular type of website is:

Accepted Answer

.com

Question 13

An educational database

Accepted Answer

Credible source

Question 14

Though Wikipedia is usually not reliable, what part of a Wikipedia page is most helpful?

Accepted Answer

The list of sources

Question 15

A credible source is one where the author's main goal is to:

Accepted Answer

inform

Question 16

Google.com

Accepted Answer

Not a Source

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT on the "credible source checklist"?

Accepted Answer

Does the source make me laugh?

Question 18

A Wikipedia post with no author, date, or citations listed

Accepted Answer

Not a credible source

Question 19

You are researching the Alexander Graham Bell. Which source is most credible?

Accepted Answer

A collective biography on inventors

Question 20

"I think cats are stupid. They are smelly and ugly."

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is biased

Question 21

Which of the following is the best indicator that a Web article is reliable?

Accepted Answer

The site provides the author's credentials

Question 22

One way to check the accuracy of the content is to:

Accepted Answer

Cross check the information with other credible sources

Question 23

A credible source is a source of information that is:

Accepted Answer

Supported by evidence

Question 24

Critically evaluating content on the Internet is important because...

Accepted Answer

Anyone can publish on the Internet

Credible Sources

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Credible Sources

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