Credible Sources

Question 1

Which of the following sources is likely to be the most credible for information about the solar system?

Accepted Answer

An article published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal

Question 2

Critically evaluating the credibility of online sources is important because...

Accepted Answer

Anyone in the world can publish on the web

Question 3

You are researching the flavor quality of school lunches. Which is the most credible source?

Accepted Answer

Students Who Eat Lunch

Question 4

You are researching the impact of smog and the air quality of a region. Which source is the most credible?

Accepted Answer

A university study about smog and air quality in several states

Question 5

If you're studying the impact of exercise on the human body, which source would be the most credible?

Accepted Answer

An article from a medical journal written by a doctor

Question 6

If you are researching the life cycle of frogs, which source would be the most credible?

Accepted Answer

A textbook article written by a biology professor

Question 7

Besides having an expert author and accurate information, what else makes an article credible?

Accepted Answer

How recently it was published.

Question 8

What is the best way to quickly check whether an author has used accurate facts in an article?

Accepted Answer

Check the author's references and find the information in 2-3 other sources

Question 9

Which of the following URL endings would indicate the LOWEST level of research reliability?

Accepted Answer

.com

Question 10

Wikipedia has NO PLACE AT ALL in the research process.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

You are researching opinions of 19th century acting styles. Which source is most credible?

Accepted Answer

The New York Times theatre reviews from the 19th century

Question 12

You are researching the Mississippi River in Mark Twain's time. Which source is most credible?

Accepted Answer

19th century US Geologic Survey studies

Question 13

You are researching current vacation trends. What is the most credible source?

Accepted Answer

A study on vacation trends from 2022

Question 14

You are researching Charles Dickens's amature acting. Which source is most credible?

Accepted Answer

Biography of Charles Dickens

Question 15

Where would you likely find the most trustworthy information about ancient Egyptian civilization?

Accepted Answer

An article about how the pyramids were built by a respected archaeologist

Question 16

You are researching the Vietnam War's effects on life in small U.S. towns. Which is most credible?

Accepted Answer

Local Newspaper Articles from the War Years

Question 17

When might a personal diary be a credible source?

Accepted Answer

When looking for personal viewpoints about historic events

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