Practice Gathering and Evaluating Information (Becoming a Critical Researcher) - 8.4.2.3 | Module 8: Performance, Reflection, and Independent Inquiry | IB 8 English
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Gathering and Evaluating Information (Becoming a Critical Researcher)

8.4.2.3 - Gathering and Evaluating Information (Becoming a Critical Researcher)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does 'Source Evaluation' mean?

💡 Hint: Think about why it's important to judge where information comes from.

Question 2 Easy

Name one criterion used in evaluating sources.

💡 Hint: It's something you check to ensure the source is reliable.

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Question 1

What does the acronym 'C.A.A.P.R.' stand for?

Currency
Accuracy
Authority
Purpose
Relevance
Character
Authority
Age
Purpose
Relevance
Credibility
Authority
Age
Purpose
Relevance

💡 Hint: Focus on what each letter refers to about sources.

Question 2

True or False: Assessing the authority of an author involves checking their expertise.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about who is writing the information.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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