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

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

Question 2

Easy

Name one criterion used in evaluating sources.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's something you check to ensure the source is reliable.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about who is writing the information.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Choose a topic you are passionate about to make it engaging.

Question 2

Critique a source you used in a past project. Discuss its authority, currency, accuracy, bias, and relevance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Be honest about the limitations of your sources.

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