Reliable SourcesOnline version This quiz is meant to be used as a formative assessment. by Tracy Dick 1 Which of the following terms means a story is one-sided? a current b biased c incomplete d authority 2 In terms of reliability, a site should have been written or updated no more than this many years ago. a five b two c ten d fifteen 3 What are the five reliability look fors? a coverage, authority, appearance, recent/current, purpose b creativity, authority, appearance, recent/current, purpose c creativity, authority, appearance, reliable, purpose d coverage, authority, appearance, reliable, policy 4 Which of the following domains are most reliable? a .org and .edu b .edu and .net c .net and .com d .edu and .gov 5 Reliable sources should have been written for what purpose? a To entertain b To persuade c To inform d To be read 6 How can you tell an author has the authority to write about a subject? You may choose more than one answer. Choose one or more answers a He or she has credentials in the field from a reputable school b He or she has quoted experts in the field c He or she is working for a reputable company d You can find the same facts in other reliable sources 7 When considering a source's appearance, what should you look for? a Alot of text b Cool pictures c Correct spelling and grammar d Advertisements 8 Which look for is associated with the contact information being present on the site? a purpose b appearance c authority d the contact information is not necessary 9 What is meant by the term coverage? a The site covers a lot of interesting information b The site covers information that answers your research questions c The site covers up negative information d The author didn't cover very much because the article is so short 10 How can we determine if the writer is an authority on a subject? a Google the writer b It doesn't matter, so don't worry about it c Just go ahead and use the source if the information sounds right d Ask your teacher or someone else if they have heard of the writer 11 Which look for refers to why the article was written? a Current/Recent b Coverage c Appearance d Purpose Feedback 1 Did you know this one?
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