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You are researching the flavor quality of school lunches. Which is the most credible source?
University professors in health fields
US Dept. of Health & Human Services
Students who eat lunch
Lunch Room Ladies
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The New York Times
is, generally speaking . . .
Credible
Fake News
Satire
Not credible
3
You are researching smog and air quality. Which source is the most credible?
A university study about air quality
Interviewing kids with asthma
A blog about air quality
The local newspaper
4
Which of the following URL endings would indicate the LOWEST level of research reliability?
.edu
.org
.gov
.com
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You are researching the Vietnam War's mental effects on US home towns. Which is most credible?
The book, The Vietnam War: A History
Newspaper accounts from 1960s news articles
The New York Times
US News & World Report
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Though Wikipedia is usually not reliable, what part of a Wikipedia page is most helpful?
The introduction paragraph
The list of sources
The author's name
The title
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You are researching the Mississippi River in Mark Twain's time. Which source is most credible?
Your teacher
19th century US Geologic Survey studies
21st century US Geologic Survey studies
Shmoop.com's "Mighty Mississippi River" page
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What is the best way to quickly check whether an author has used accurate facts in an article?
Check the URL
Use common sense to determine if it sounds true
Check the author's sources
Ask your Mom or Dad
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When might a diary often be a credible source?
When finding statistics about historical events
When looking for personal viewpoints about historic events
When supporting scientific data
When examining government trends on foreign powers
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When are you, as a writer, "credible?"
When asked for your opinion
Never
Always
When you think you know a lot about a subject
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You can optimize your search results on the Web by . . .
Becoming familiar with and using reliable Web resources
All of the "above"
Using several different search engines
Using precise and professional search terms
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You are researching Charles Dickens's amateur acting. Which source is most credible?
Shmoop.com's page, "Charles Dickens"
The book, Famous Professional Actors
Wikipedia's entry on "Charles Dickens"
Biography of Charles Dickens
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Which source has the most credible url?
.net
.gov
.biz
.com
14
You are researching 19th century acting styles. Which source is most credible?
Diaries from 20th century actors
A college student's website on 19th century acting
The New York Times theatre reviews from the 19th century
Your teacher
15
Critically evaluating content on the Web is important because . . .
Web authors are always biased.
Anyone can publish on the Web.
Web authors are always less professional.
Printed information is always more accurate
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To determine how credible a source is, it is important to know who the author is
False
True
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Why is finding credible sources so important when writing?
You need to back up your claims with reliable experts.
You are not reliable as a source of expert information.
All of the "above"
Credibility relies upon several like-minded opinions.
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You are researching current vacation trends. What is the most credible source?
University study on vacation trends from 2022
Interview with neighbors who went on a cruise
Conde Nast Traveler magazine
University study on vacation trends from 1996
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You're writing an opinion essay about the value of the arts in your life. Which source is best?
The New York Times
Interviews of teachers in the arts
University studies about the value of the arts
Yourself
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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 site provides the author's credentials.
The author tells you the information is reliable.
