Gather Information and Assess Credibility - 7th Grade Writing
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What is the main purpose of using multiple sources when researching a topic?
What is the main purpose of using multiple sources when researching a topic?
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To confirm information and reduce bias or gaps. Multiple sources provide cross-verification and complete coverage.
To confirm information and reduce bias or gaps. Multiple sources provide cross-verification and complete coverage.
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What is a strong search strategy for narrowing results to an exact phrase?
What is a strong search strategy for narrowing results to an exact phrase?
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Put the phrase in quotation marks. Quotation marks tell search engines to find the exact sequence of words.
Put the phrase in quotation marks. Quotation marks tell search engines to find the exact sequence of words.
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Which Boolean operator narrows a search by requiring both terms to appear?
Which Boolean operator narrows a search by requiring both terms to appear?
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AND. AND requires both terms present, making results more specific.
AND. AND requires both terms present, making results more specific.
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Which Boolean operator broadens a search by allowing either term to appear?
Which Boolean operator broadens a search by allowing either term to appear?
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OR. OR includes results with either term, expanding possibilities.
OR. OR includes results with either term, expanding possibilities.
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Identify the best search query for a specific topic: effects of sleep on teen memory.
Identify the best search query for a specific topic: effects of sleep on teen memory.
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"teen" sleep effects memory. Quotes ensure "teen" stays together; other terms refine the topic.
"teen" sleep effects memory. Quotes ensure "teen" stays together; other terms refine the topic.
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What is the definition of a credible source in academic research?
What is the definition of a credible source in academic research?
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A trustworthy source written by qualified, verifiable authors. Credibility requires both expertise and accountability.
A trustworthy source written by qualified, verifiable authors. Credibility requires both expertise and accountability.
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Which factor most strongly supports credibility: author expertise, page color, or font style?
Which factor most strongly supports credibility: author expertise, page color, or font style?
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Author expertise. Qualified authors have relevant education and experience.
Author expertise. Qualified authors have relevant education and experience.
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What does it mean to evaluate a source for currency?
What does it mean to evaluate a source for currency?
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Check how recent the information is and if it is up to date. Currency ensures information reflects current knowledge.
Check how recent the information is and if it is up to date. Currency ensures information reflects current knowledge.
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Which source is usually most appropriate for peer-reviewed science: .com blog or journal article?
Which source is usually most appropriate for peer-reviewed science: .com blog or journal article?
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A peer-reviewed journal article. Peer review ensures expert verification before publication.
A peer-reviewed journal article. Peer review ensures expert verification before publication.
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What is a primary source?
What is a primary source?
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An original, firsthand record from the time of an event. Primary sources provide direct evidence without interpretation.
An original, firsthand record from the time of an event. Primary sources provide direct evidence without interpretation.
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What is a secondary source?
What is a secondary source?
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A source that explains or analyzes primary sources. Secondary sources interpret evidence from primary sources.
A source that explains or analyzes primary sources. Secondary sources interpret evidence from primary sources.
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Which is the best action to verify accuracy when two sources disagree?
Which is the best action to verify accuracy when two sources disagree?
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Check additional reliable sources for corroboration. Third sources can resolve conflicting information.
Check additional reliable sources for corroboration. Third sources can resolve conflicting information.
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What is plagiarism?
What is plagiarism?
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Using someone else’s words or ideas without proper credit. Credit protects intellectual property and academic integrity.
Using someone else’s words or ideas without proper credit. Credit protects intellectual property and academic integrity.
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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
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Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in new words. Both require citations but differ in word usage.
Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in new words. Both require citations but differ in word usage.
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Identify the correct way to quote a source: copy exactly or change a few words?
Identify the correct way to quote a source: copy exactly or change a few words?
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Copy exactly and use quotation marks with a citation. Changing words without quotes misrepresents the author.
Copy exactly and use quotation marks with a citation. Changing words without quotes misrepresents the author.
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What is a key requirement for an acceptable paraphrase?
What is a key requirement for an acceptable paraphrase?
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Use your own wording and sentence structure and cite the source. True paraphrasing shows understanding, not just word swapping.
Use your own wording and sentence structure and cite the source. True paraphrasing shows understanding, not just word swapping.
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Which action best avoids plagiarism: cite sources, or only change synonyms?
Which action best avoids plagiarism: cite sources, or only change synonyms?
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Cite sources (and paraphrase genuinely, not just synonyms). Citations acknowledge sources; genuine paraphrasing avoids copying.
Cite sources (and paraphrase genuinely, not just synonyms). Citations acknowledge sources; genuine paraphrasing avoids copying.
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What information is usually required in a standard citation for a website source?
What information is usually required in a standard citation for a website source?
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Author, title, site/publisher, date, URL, and access date if needed. These elements help readers locate and verify the source.
Author, title, site/publisher, date, URL, and access date if needed. These elements help readers locate and verify the source.
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Which search operator should you use to exclude a word, such as jaguar -car?
Which search operator should you use to exclude a word, such as jaguar -car?
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A minus sign before the word: -car. Minus operator excludes unwanted terms from results.
A minus sign before the word: -car. Minus operator excludes unwanted terms from results.
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What does it mean for a source to be credible?
What does it mean for a source to be credible?
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It is trustworthy because the author and evidence are reliable. Credibility requires both author expertise and solid evidence.
It is trustworthy because the author and evidence are reliable. Credibility requires both author expertise and solid evidence.
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What is the first credibility check you should make when viewing a new website source?
What is the first credibility check you should make when viewing a new website source?
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Identify the author or organization and its qualifications. Author credentials establish expertise and trustworthiness.
Identify the author or organization and its qualifications. Author credentials establish expertise and trustworthiness.
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What does it mean to assess a source for bias?
What does it mean to assess a source for bias?
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Check whether it promotes a one-sided viewpoint or agenda. Bias assessment reveals potential unfair slanting of information.
Check whether it promotes a one-sided viewpoint or agenda. Bias assessment reveals potential unfair slanting of information.
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Which domain is usually most likely to be a government source: .com, .org, or .gov?
Which domain is usually most likely to be a government source: .com, .org, or .gov?
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.gov. Government domains are restricted to official agencies.
.gov. Government domains are restricted to official agencies.
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What is one reliable way to check the accuracy of a surprising claim you found online?
What is one reliable way to check the accuracy of a surprising claim you found online?
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Verify it using multiple reputable sources that agree. Cross-referencing confirms facts through independent verification.
Verify it using multiple reputable sources that agree. Cross-referencing confirms facts through independent verification.
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Which option is the best indicator that a source is up to date for a fast-changing topic?
Which option is the best indicator that a source is up to date for a fast-changing topic?
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A recent publication or last-updated date. Current dates ensure information reflects latest developments.
A recent publication or last-updated date. Current dates ensure information reflects latest developments.
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