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Another aspect of evaluating a source is determining if the source's content is relevant for your information need. Ask yourself these questions: What is the focus of the webpage? How much detail does it go into - too little, too much, or just enough? Does the page link to or point you to other resources for you to further explore certain topics? Does this webpage provide enough information for your assignment?Yes, it provides adequate coverage of the topic.No, it does not have enough coverage on the topic.There is not enough information to determine if it provides adequate coverage of the topic.
No, it does not have enough coverage on the topic. Correct:This webpage does not have enough coverage of the topic. Even though it provides a brief summary of the flu shot and links to a variety of resources, the webpage itself does not contain enough information about the flu shot is developed and its effectiveness. However, you might be able to use the resources and journal articles that the webpage provides to find better sources for a research paper.
Consider this headline from Vanity Fair: "A Colossal Fracking Mess: The dirty truth behind the new natural gas." What type of journalism is this? Objective Persuasive Non-biased All of these
Persuasive Correct: Correct. The negative words used in the headline attempt to persuade the audience of the author's opinion. Therefore, this type of journalism would be persuasive.
True or False? A student may be expelled if they are caught plagiarizing. True False
True Answer Correct: Correct. You may be expelled if you are caught plagiarizing.
True or False: You are the copyright holder over any images you create. True False
True Correct: Correct. You are automatically the copyright holder over any image you create
What kind of skills are required to mentally construct words or phrases associated with an image? "Fair use" skills Search engine skills Database skills Visual literacy skills
Visual literacy skills Correct:Correct. Visual literacy skills indicate the ability to identify concepts, hypotheses, and theories by viewing an image.
Reading scholarly materials differs from reading more popular publications in that: reading popular articles takes more time than reading scholarly sources. you need to have background information to easily read a scholarly article or book. reading scholarly articles takes little time compared to popular sources. popular items are the only sources you need for academic assignments.
you need to have background information to easily read a scholarly article or book. Correct: Correct! Scholarly articles are written with an expert audience in mind, so you will need background information in order to read them easily.
You can detect bias in a piece of journalism through: Page design Photo or image selection Quote selection All of these
All of these correct Answer Correct:Correct. Page design, photo or image selection, and quote selection can all indicate bias.
When do you need to cite your sources? When you use quotations When you paraphrase When you summarize All of these
All of these correct Answer Correct:Correct. You need to cite your source whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize.
Which of the following is a part of academic integrity? Maintaining a high GPA Participating in extracurricular activities Clearly discerning your work from the work of others Buying academic papers online
Clearly discerning your work from the work of others Correct: Correct. Academic integrity is clearly discerning your work from the work of others.
True or False: Persuasive journalism is always clearly labeled as "editorial," "review," "commentary," or "column." True False
False correct Answer Correct:Correct. Not all journalistic works are clearly labeled. Ambiguous words like "feature," "item," "piece," "story," and "write-up" can refer to either persuasive or objective work.
True or False? You do not have to cite your source if you rewrite the sentence in your own words. True False
False correct Answer Correct:Correct. You do still need to cite your source even if you rewrite the sentence in your own words.
Which part(s) of a scholarly article should you read last? Title and Abstract Methodology Results and Discussion Conclusion
Results and Discussion Correct: Correct! The results and discussion sections include all the details and potential information you may want to cite in your current assignment and should be read after you review the other sections.
Which part(s) of a scholarly article should you read first? Title and Abstract Introduction Methodology Results and Discussion
Title and Abstract Correct: Correct! The title and abstract can give you a brief overview of the key focus of the article before you dig deeper.
As this source is intended to be used in an academic research paper, it is important that it contains accurate information. When thinking about how to determine if a source is accurate, consider the following questions: How factual is the source? Does it provide reliable references to back up its claims? Are you able to verify the accuracy of the references? Do you think this webpage provides accurate information?Yes, it is accurate.No, it is not accurate.There is not enough information to tell if it accurate.
Yes, it is accurate. Correct: This webpage appears to be accurate because it provides a citation to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the end of the summary, and provides other resources and links to further information.
To start your evaluation of this webpage, take a moment to determine its authority. Remember to ask yourself the following questions: Is it clear who the author is? (Hint: an author can be an individual, a group of people, or an organization). Is there any information about the author and the author's qualifications? Is the author's contact information provided? Does the author have expertise in this topic area? Is this website authoritative?Yes, it is authoritative.No, it is not authoritative.There is not enough information to determine if it is authoritative.
Yes, it is authoritative. Correct: This webpage is authoritative. Notice that the site is managed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. There are also "About MedlinePlus" and "Contact Us" links that users can access from under the search bar in the upper right hand corner. The organization's contact information is also at the bottom of the webpage.
An important part of evaluating a source is to examine its currency. Remember to ask yourself the following questions: How important is it for this source to be current for your information need? Does information about the flu shot change relatively quickly? When was the source created and last updated? How current are the sources references? Is this webpage current enough for your information need?Yes, it is current and appropriate.No, it is not current.There is not enough information to determine whether it is current.
Yes, it is current and appropriate. Correct:This webpage is current. It is important for medical and scientific information to be current because of rapid changes and developments. Notice the "Latest News" section and the dates at the very bottom of the site that state when the page was last updated and when the topic was last reviewed.
When evaluating a source, it is important to consider the source's objectivity and potential bias. Consider the following questions: Is the language used on the site neutral and fact based? Does it provide a balanced argument of multiple sides of an issue? Does it use strong or unnecessary language to persuade the reader? Is this website objective in the way it presents its content?Yes, it is objective.No, it is not objective.There is not enough information to determine if it is objective.
Yes, it is objective. Correct:The webpage is objective. While it may support the flu vaccine, the webpage uses facts and calm language for support. It does not try and scare readers into getting the flu shot, but instead uses neutral and fact based arguments.
Avoiding plagiarism, citing sources, and maintaining academic integrity: guarantees A grades on papers. ensures that your voice is heard in academic conversations while showing respect for the work of others. are only important when you're in school. don't matter for ungraded work.
ensures that your voice is heard in academic conversations while showing respect for the work of others. Answer Correct: That's correct! Being ethical with information ensures that you have a credible voice in academic conversations.
A methodology section of a scholarly source might instead be called: experimental design. works cited. analysis. introduction.
experimental design. Correct: Correct! Words used instead of methodology can include design, technique, process, or procedure.
Scholarly materials: tend to have flashy visuals and colorful graphics. don't require peer review. don't usually have citations. include information on the researcher's process or methods.
include information on the researcher's process or methods.
