Practice Source Evaluation (8.4.2.3.2) - Module 8: Performance, Reflection, and Independent Inquiry
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Source Evaluation

Practice - Source Evaluation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does 'Authority' refer to in source evaluation?

💡 Hint: Think about who wrote the information.

Question 2 Easy

Why is 'Currency' important?

💡 Hint: Consider how quickly information can change.

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Question 1

What is one key aspect of 'Authority' in source evaluation?

The author's opinion
The author's qualifications
The date of publication

💡 Hint: Consider who provides the information.

Question 2

True or False: Currency is the only criterion that matters when evaluating a source.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the multiple criteria we've discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You discover two articles with conflicting information about a recent scientific breakthrough. How do you evaluate which source is more credible?

💡 Hint: Assess each source using the criteria we’ve discussed.

Challenge 2 Hard

An academic paper references a webpage as its primary source. After reviewing the webpage, you find it contains sensational claims and lacks author information. What steps would you take?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the criteria of authority and accuracy in your evaluation.

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