Credibility of Sources
Which choice indicates that a source may not be credible?
You cannot find information about the author's credentials
Which choice is an example of censorship?
Books are banned from the library
Which source would be the most credible choice for researching the life of Anne Frank?
The Diary of Anne Frank
Which statement would be most effective in a student newspaper article about a city council decision?
The city council members made this decision without having all of the information they needed
Which choice indicates a source is credible?
The source is published in a respected magazine
background information explanation of a confusing topic supporting evidence for a thesis expert opinion on a topic opposing evidence for a thesis
Various Purposes of a Source
The use of deliberately incorrect information
disinformation
A website that ends in .com is probably a good site to find unbiased information for a research report about vitamins
false
An author's credentials are not important
false
Which source would be the most credible choice for researching Mozart's music?
letter from Mozart
The school cafeteria should offer food that is healthy and nutritious
persuade
The use of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or harming an organization, a cause, or a person
propaganda
Which would be the most credible source for researching the effects of smoking?
research article in a scientific journal
Teenagers never listen!
stereotyping
A website that ends in .edu is probably a good site for research
true
Since almost anyone can create a website, the information you find on web pages is not always reliable
true