8.4.2.2.2 - Identifying Potential Sources
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Practice Questions
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List three types of sources you can identify for research.
💡 Hint: Think of what you might find in a library or online.
What does 'currency' mean when evaluating a source?
💡 Hint: Consider when the information was published.
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What does the 'A' in the acronym BACES stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about who wrote the material.
True or False: All sources found on the internet are credible.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a source trustworthy.
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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?
💡 Hint: Compare authority and verification methods.
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.
💡 Hint: Use the BACES criteria as a guide.
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