8.4.2.3.2 - Source Evaluation
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Practice Questions
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What does 'Authority' refer to in source evaluation?
💡 Hint: Think about who wrote the information.
Why is 'Currency' important?
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly information can change.
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What is one key aspect of 'Authority' in source evaluation?
💡 Hint: Consider who provides the information.
True or False: Currency is the only criterion that matters when evaluating a source.
💡 Hint: Recall the multiple criteria we've discussed.
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You discover two articles with conflicting information about a recent scientific breakthrough. How do you evaluate which source is more credible?
💡 Hint: Assess each source using the criteria we’ve discussed.
An academic paper references a webpage as its primary source. After reviewing the webpage, you find it contains sensational claims and lacks author information. What steps would you take?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the criteria of authority and accuracy in your evaluation.
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