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This Quiz is all about finding and using credible sources.
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1
When might a diary be a credible source?
When supporting scientific data
When finding statistics about historical events
When examining government trends on foreign powers
When looking for personal viewpoints about historic events
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Besides the author and sponsoring organization, what indicates an article's worth?
The facts in an article agree with your assumptions.
Whether another author liked it or not.
It was read by over 1,000,000 people.
How recently it was published.
3
You are researching smog and air quality. Which source is the most credible?
The local newspaper
A blog about air quality
Interviewing kids with asthma
A university study about air quality
4
Which of the following URL endings would indicate the LOWEST level of research reliability?
.gov
.org
.edu
.com
5
What does this URL tell you about the source?
http://vos.ucsb.edu
It is associated with an educational institution.
It is an article from a magazine.
It is an English teacher’s personal home page.
It is from a respectable web directory.
6
You are researching the Mississippi River in Mark Twain's time. Which source is most credible?
Wikipedia
Your teacher
Shmoop.com's "Mighty Mississippi River" page
19th century US Geologic Survey studies
7
You are researching Charles Dickens's amateur acting. Which source is most credible?
Shmoop.com's page, "Charles Dickens"
The book, Famous Professional Actors
Biography of Charles Dickens
Wikipedia's entry on "Charles Dickens"
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Why is finding credible sources so important when writing?
You are not reliable as a source of expert information.
Not all sources are credible.
You need to back up your claims with reliable experts.
All of the "above"
9
You are researching 19th century acting styles. Which source is most credible?
Diaries from 20th century actors
Wikipedia's page on "19th Century Acting"
Your teacher
The New York Times theatre reviews from the 19th century
10
To determine how credible a source is, it is important to know who the author is
True
False
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What is the best way to quickly check whether an author has used accurate facts in an article?
Check the author's sources
Use common sense to determine if it sounds true
Check the URL
Ask your Mom or Dad
12
Which website URL ending, from the following, is the most reliable?
.com
.biz
.net
.edu
13
Which source has the most credible url of the options below?
.net
.biz
.gov
.com
14
You're writing an opinion essay about the value of the arts in your life. Which source is best?
The New York Times
Yourself
Interviews of teachers in the arts
University studies about the value of the arts
15
Which of the following is the best indicator that a Web article is reliable?
The author links to his or her favorite Web sites.
The author states the site was proofread by a librarian.
The author tells you the information is reliable.
The site provides the author's credentials.
16
You are researching the Vietnam War's mental effects on US home towns. Which is most credible?
The New York Times
The book, The Vietnam War: A History
Newspaper accounts from 1960s news articles
US News & World Report
17
Though Wikipedia is usually not reliable, what part of a Wikipedia page is most helpful?
The author's name
The title
The introduction paragraph
The list of sources
18
You can optimize your search results on the Web by . . .
Becoming familiar with and using reliable Web resources
Using precise and professional search terms
All of the "above"
Using several different search engines
19
How reliable is your teacher as a source for a bibliography?
Always credible
Often credible
All of the "above"
Rarely credible
20
When are you, as a writer, "credible?"
When asked for your opinion
When you think you know a lot about a subject
Always
Never
21
Critically evaluating content on the Web is important because . . .
Printed information is always more accurate
Web authors are always biased.
Anyone can publish on the Web, even people who know nothing about a topic.
Web authors are always less professional.
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You are researching the flavor quality of school lunches. Which is the most credible source?
Students who eat lunch
University professors in health fields
Lunch Room Ladies
US Dept. of Health & Human Services
