CAP ELA III

An effective argument should include which of the following?

A clear claim

Which of the following is the LEAST credible source?

A meme you saw on Instagram or TikTok

What is the difference between a scholarly article & a popular article?

A scholarly article is written for a scholarly audience, while a popular article is typically written for the general public or a non-specialist audience.

What does pathos mean?

Emotional appeal

What does ethos mean?

Ethical appeal

What makes a source authoritative?

It is trustworthy, credible, relevant, accurate, authored, and unbiased.

What rhetorical strategy is used in the following excerpt from Article A? When students can wear baggy clothes and are not in uniform, who knows what they are carrying underneath their clothes?

Pathos

Which of the following is an example of a text feature?

Photo or graphic

Which of the following is NOT proof of something being credible?

Related to your topic

What does bias mean?

Skewed to one perspective

The purpose of the headings is to...

State the main idea of the sections

Select ALL of the components required in a thorough evaluation of a source

Summary, A full MLA or APA citation, Explanation of why the source is reliable, and Explanation of how the source lends to the research

A scholarly journal

contains articles written by academic experts in their particular field

Which of the following is the MOST credible source?

An article from a scholarly journal, like those found on Ebsochost

Which article best uses evidence to support its claim on school uniforms?

Article B

Of the following source examples, which would be the least credible?

Blog

What is NOT a form of evidence?

Bystander or journalist opinion

What does logos mean?

Cited supporting evidence

Which of the following is NOT a common criteria for evaluating a source for inclusion in course paper or bibliography?

Fun

What two things could make the article seem more credible?

Including credentials of the author

What rhetorical strategy is used in the following excerpt from Article B? Students' top-rated statements with responses of "Agree" and "Strongly Agree" were: I still have my identity when I wear a uniform (54 percent); My family likes that I wear a uniform to school (53 percent); I think uniforms save money on clothes (50 percent); I worry less about how others look (42 percent); and, There is less gang activity at school (41 percent)

Logos

How could Article A build credibility?

The article could cite who or what institution conducted the research for its Top 13 Reasons

How could Article B build credibility?

The article could include specific percentages in paragraph 4

What questions should you keep in mind when evaluating the accuracy of information from non-scholarly periodicals like newspapers and magazines? Check all that apply

The author's credentials and experience? Any partisan point of view? Ownership or financial interest of the publication?

What are the limitations of using the open web for research?

The information found on the web can be unreliable and time-consuming to sort through

Which two things prove this article is credible?

The information is recent. or The information is unbiased.

Ethical appeal means...

To draw on credibility

Which of the following is not a purpose for text features?

To make the text entertaining

What is the best definition of credibility in relation to credible sources for research?

Trustworthy

Based solely on domain name, which of the following websites is most likely to contain authoritative government information?

.gov