Practice Identifying Potential Sources - 8.4.2.2.2 | Module 8: Performance, Reflection, and Independent Inquiry | IB Grade 8 English
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8.4.2.2.2 - Identifying Potential Sources

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

List three types of sources you can identify for research.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of what you might find in a library or online.

Question 2

Easy

What does 'currency' mean when evaluating a source?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider when the information was published.

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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 'A' in the acronym BACES stand for?

  • Articles
  • Authority
  • Accuracy

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about who wrote the material.

Question 2

True or False: All sources found on the internet are credible.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what makes a source trustworthy.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are given two articles on climate change, one by a government agency and another by a blog with no author listed. Evaluate both for credibility. What would you determine?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Compare authority and verification methods.

Question 2

Develop a research plan for a topic you are interested in. Include types of sources you will look for and the criteria you will use to evaluate them.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the BACES criteria as a guide.

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