5.3.3 - Evaluating Sources Critically
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Practice Questions
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What does credibility in a source mean?
💡 Hint: Think about who wrote it.
Name one aspect to check when assessing the authority of a source.
💡 Hint: Consider the author's background.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary aspect of credibility?
💡 Hint: Think about how much you trust the source.
True or False: Bias is always negative in sources.
💡 Hint: Can you have a particular viewpoint in research?
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Challenge Problems
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You discover a peer-reviewed article on your literary topic that is 20 years old. How would you assess its relevance and currency? What steps would you take next?
💡 Hint: Consider what has changed in the field since its publication.
A source makes a bold claim about an author without citing evidence. Evaluate how you would respond to this in your research.
💡 Hint: What does evidence provide in an argument?
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