Practice - Gathering and Evaluating Information (Becoming a Critical Researcher)
Practice Questions
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What does 'Source Evaluation' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about why it's important to judge where information comes from.
Name one criterion used in evaluating sources.
💡 Hint: It's something you check to ensure the source is reliable.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the acronym 'C.A.A.P.R.' stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on what each letter refers to about sources.
True or False: Assessing the authority of an author involves checking their expertise.
💡 Hint: Think about who is writing the information.
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Challenge Problems
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Identify a contemporary issue and outline a research strategy, including how you would gather information and evaluate its sources using C.A.A.P.R.
💡 Hint: Choose a topic you are passionate about to make it engaging.
Critique a source you used in a past project. Discuss its authority, currency, accuracy, bias, and relevance.
💡 Hint: Be honest about the limitations of your sources.
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