In which two sources would a student find similar information?

Educational magazine article: "The Benefits of Technology.", Scientific journal: "The Positive Effects of Technology."

Which is the best source to use to read about roller coaster wait times?

A blogger who writes about his visits to theme parks.

If Benny wanted to improve the validity of his article on homework (HW), what should he do?

Add statistics from a study on the benefits of HW.

Why is this website NOT a valid source?

The information in the article has been changed many times.

If you wanted information on the cause of most car accidents, which would be the best source?

A report published by the Department of Transportation.

all of these answers are correct

If you wanted to know more about becoming a detective, which source would be the most useful?

Pamphlet published by detective agency to recruit employees.

Katie wants to find information about delivering speeches. Which site would be most helpful?

Tips for Writing and Giving Great Speeches

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1
In which two sources would a student find similar information?
Educational magazine article: "The Benefits of Technology."
Brochure: "Changes in Technology over the Last 100 years."
Scientific journal: "The Positive Effects of Technology."
Newspaper article: "Cyber Bullying: Easier with Technology."
2
Which is the best source to use to read about roller coaster wait times?
An article about the safety of roller coasters for children.
An article about the world's tallest roller coaster.
A pamphlet about the rides at Busch Gardens.
A blogger who writes about his visits to theme parks.
3
Which key words would be best to use for a web search about animals that live near polar bears?
arctic, woodlands, grizzly
grizzly, hunting, woodlands
polar, hunting, grizzly
arctic, polar, wildlife
4
If Benny wanted to improve the validity of his article on homework (HW), what should he do?
Ask his parents to provide a statement about family time.
Add statistics from a study on the benefits of HW.
Add quotes from students about why they shouldn't have HW.
Insert lyrics from songs that mention HW.
5
Why is this website NOT a valid source?
The topic of the article is not relevant.
The information in the article has been changed many times.
The information on the website can be viewed by anyone.
The website includes the original author.
6
Which source most likely has the most reliable information?
Polar Bear Photographs
Mrs. Carter's Class: Polar Bear Project
Polar Bear Case Study
Polar Bears: Free Online Encyclopedia
7
If you wanted information on the cause of most car accidents, which would be the best source?
A report published by the Department of Transportation.
An article in a car magazine evaluating safety features.
A press release from a company saying their cars are safest.
A class discussing ways to avoid being in a car accident.
8
Which key words would be best to use for an internet search about animal abuse in circuses?
animal, preservation, shelter
animal, entertainment, cruelty
wildlife, preservation, shelter
entertainment, shelter, wildlife
9
Which source most likely has the most reliable information?
Isaac Newton: Free Online Encyclopedia
Isaac Newton Lecture Notes
Newton, Isaac (1642-1727)
A Blog on the Theories of Isaac Newton
10
When paraphrasing,
the wording must be your own.
ideas and meaning of the original source must be maintained.
the main ideas need to come through.
all of these answers are correct
11
If you wanted to know more about becoming a detective, which source would be the most useful?
Personal memoirs of a movie star who played a TV detective.
Pamphlet published by detective agency to recruit employees.
A fiction book called The Secret Life of a Detective.
Police report about crimes that were solved by a detective.
12
Katie wants to find information about delivering speeches. Which site would be most helpful?
Toasting Tips
100 Famous Speeches from History
Tips for Writing and Giving Great Speeches
Overcome the Fear of Giving Speeches

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