Gather and Assess Information From Sources - 6th Grade Writing
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Which option best shows ethical use of a quote: no quotation marks or quotation marks plus a citation?
Which option best shows ethical use of a quote: no quotation marks or quotation marks plus a citation?
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Quotation marks plus a citation. Both elements are required to use others' words ethically.
Quotation marks plus a citation. Both elements are required to use others' words ethically.
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Find the best choice for a research note: a full copied paragraph or a brief paraphrase with a citation?
Find the best choice for a research note: a full copied paragraph or a brief paraphrase with a citation?
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A brief paraphrase with a citation. Paraphrasing with citation shows understanding and avoids plagiarism.
A brief paraphrase with a citation. Paraphrasing with citation shows understanding and avoids plagiarism.
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What is the best reason to record source information while researching instead of later?
What is the best reason to record source information while researching instead of later?
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To avoid losing details needed for accurate citations. Recording immediately prevents forgetting crucial citation details.
To avoid losing details needed for accurate citations. Recording immediately prevents forgetting crucial citation details.
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What is a bibliography (or works cited list) used for in a research project?
What is a bibliography (or works cited list) used for in a research project?
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To list the sources you used so readers can find them. Bibliographies provide transparency and enable further research.
To list the sources you used so readers can find them. Bibliographies provide transparency and enable further research.
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Identify the best action to avoid plagiarism when using a source: copy, cite, or hide the source.
Identify the best action to avoid plagiarism when using a source: copy, cite, or hide the source.
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Cite the source. Citations give credit and allow readers to verify information.
Cite the source. Citations give credit and allow readers to verify information.
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What does “verify” mean when checking a claim from a source?
What does “verify” mean when checking a claim from a source?
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Confirm it is true by checking other reliable sources. Verification requires cross-checking facts with multiple sources.
Confirm it is true by checking other reliable sources. Verification requires cross-checking facts with multiple sources.
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Which option is the best sign that a digital article is reliable: citations, jokes, or no author name?
Which option is the best sign that a digital article is reliable: citations, jokes, or no author name?
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Citations. Citations show the author researched and supports their claims.
Citations. Citations show the author researched and supports their claims.
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What does “bias” mean when evaluating a source?
What does “bias” mean when evaluating a source?
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A one-sided viewpoint that may affect fairness or accuracy. Bias distorts information toward a particular perspective.
A one-sided viewpoint that may affect fairness or accuracy. Bias distorts information toward a particular perspective.
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Which factor most strongly supports credibility: author expertise, bright colors, or many ads?
Which factor most strongly supports credibility: author expertise, bright colors, or many ads?
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Author expertise. Expert authors have knowledge and credentials in their field.
Author expertise. Expert authors have knowledge and credentials in their field.
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What does “assess the credibility” of a source mean?
What does “assess the credibility” of a source mean?
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Judge whether the source is trustworthy and accurate. Assessment involves evaluating reliability before using information.
Judge whether the source is trustworthy and accurate. Assessment involves evaluating reliability before using information.
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What is the key difference between a quote and a paraphrase?
What is the key difference between a quote and a paraphrase?
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Quote uses exact words; paraphrase uses your own wording. Quotes preserve original phrasing; paraphrases demonstrate comprehension.
Quote uses exact words; paraphrase uses your own wording. Quotes preserve original phrasing; paraphrases demonstrate comprehension.
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What does it mean to quote a source correctly?
What does it mean to quote a source correctly?
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Use exact words in quotation marks and cite the source. Quotation marks indicate borrowed words; citations show the source.
Use exact words in quotation marks and cite the source. Quotation marks indicate borrowed words; citations show the source.
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What does it mean to paraphrase information from a source?
What does it mean to paraphrase information from a source?
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Restate ideas in your own words while keeping the meaning. Paraphrasing shows understanding by expressing ideas differently.
Restate ideas in your own words while keeping the meaning. Paraphrasing shows understanding by expressing ideas differently.
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What is a credible source?
What is a credible source?
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A trustworthy source with accurate, verifiable information. Credibility means the source can be trusted to provide facts.
A trustworthy source with accurate, verifiable information. Credibility means the source can be trusted to provide facts.
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What is the main purpose of gathering information from multiple sources for a research topic?
What is the main purpose of gathering information from multiple sources for a research topic?
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To get a fuller, more accurate understanding of the topic. Multiple perspectives prevent bias and reveal complete information.
To get a fuller, more accurate understanding of the topic. Multiple perspectives prevent bias and reveal complete information.
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What is the best next step if two credible sources disagree on a fact?
What is the best next step if two credible sources disagree on a fact?
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Check additional reliable sources and compare evidence. Conflicting information requires deeper investigation for accuracy.
Check additional reliable sources and compare evidence. Conflicting information requires deeper investigation for accuracy.
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Identify the best way to paraphrase: change a few words or fully rewrite the idea in your own words.
Identify the best way to paraphrase: change a few words or fully rewrite the idea in your own words.
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Fully rewrite the idea in your own words. Complete rewording ensures you understand and avoid plagiarism.
Fully rewrite the idea in your own words. Complete rewording ensures you understand and avoid plagiarism.
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What is a summary in research writing?
What is a summary in research writing?
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A brief statement of the main ideas in fewer words. Summaries condense content while maintaining key points.
A brief statement of the main ideas in fewer words. Summaries condense content while maintaining key points.
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What is the definition of a credible source?
What is the definition of a credible source?
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A trustworthy source with accurate information and reliable authorship. Credibility depends on accuracy, expertise, and reliability.
A trustworthy source with accurate information and reliable authorship. Credibility depends on accuracy, expertise, and reliability.
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Which option is the strongest sign that a website may be biased?
Which option is the strongest sign that a website may be biased?
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It uses one-sided language and ignores opposing evidence. Bias shows unfair preference that can distort information.
It uses one-sided language and ignores opposing evidence. Bias shows unfair preference that can distort information.
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Which bibliographic details are most basic for a print book source?
Which bibliographic details are most basic for a print book source?
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Author, title, publisher, year, page number(s). These elements help readers find specific information in books.
Author, title, publisher, year, page number(s). These elements help readers find specific information in books.
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Which bibliographic details are most basic for a website source?
Which bibliographic details are most basic for a website source?
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Author, title, site name, date, URL. These elements help readers locate and verify online sources.
Author, title, site name, date, URL. These elements help readers locate and verify online sources.
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Identify the best action if you use a fact that is not common knowledge.
Identify the best action if you use a fact that is not common knowledge.
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Cite the source where you found the fact. Non-common knowledge requires attribution to the original source.
Cite the source where you found the fact. Non-common knowledge requires attribution to the original source.
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Identify the best reason to keep research notes with page numbers or URLs.
Identify the best reason to keep research notes with page numbers or URLs.
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To find evidence again and cite sources accurately. Good notes enable proper citations and fact-checking later.
To find evidence again and cite sources accurately. Good notes enable proper citations and fact-checking later.
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Which option is most likely a secondary source?
Which option is most likely a secondary source?
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A textbook or article that explains or analyzes primary sources. Secondary sources interpret or analyze primary sources.
A textbook or article that explains or analyzes primary sources. Secondary sources interpret or analyze primary sources.
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