Gather Information and Assess Credibility - 8th Grade Writing
Card 1 of 25
What is the best definition of plagiarism in academic writing?
What is the best definition of plagiarism in academic writing?
Tap to reveal answer
Using someone else’s words or ideas without giving proper credit. Plagiarism violates academic integrity by stealing intellectual property.
Using someone else’s words or ideas without giving proper credit. Plagiarism violates academic integrity by stealing intellectual property.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Find and correct the plagiarism error: copying a sentence without quotation marks.
Find and correct the plagiarism error: copying a sentence without quotation marks.
Tap to reveal answer
Add quotation marks and an in-text citation. These elements properly attribute the exact words to the source.
Add quotation marks and an in-text citation. These elements properly attribute the exact words to the source.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which option best improves this search: “sharks” for a report on shark attacks in 1916?
Which option best improves this search: “sharks” for a report on shark attacks in 1916?
Tap to reveal answer
Use: "1916" shark attacks New Jersey. Specific date and location narrow results to the relevant incident.
Use: "1916" shark attacks New Jersey. Specific date and location narrow results to the relevant incident.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which option is the best sign that a source is accurate and reliable?
Which option is the best sign that a source is accurate and reliable?
Tap to reveal answer
Claims are supported by evidence and can be verified elsewhere. Verifiable evidence and cross-referenced facts indicate accuracy.
Claims are supported by evidence and can be verified elsewhere. Verifiable evidence and cross-referenced facts indicate accuracy.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the best action if a website has no author, date, or sources listed.
Identify the best action if a website has no author, date, or sources listed.
Tap to reveal answer
Treat it as low credibility and verify with stronger sources. Missing attribution markers signal unreliable or biased content.
Treat it as low credibility and verify with stronger sources. Missing attribution markers signal unreliable or biased content.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the standard purpose of a citation in research writing?
What is the standard purpose of a citation in research writing?
Tap to reveal answer
To credit sources and allow readers to locate the original information. Citations enable verification and give authors proper credit.
To credit sources and allow readers to locate the original information. Citations enable verification and give authors proper credit.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the best meaning of “relevant information” for a research question.
Identify the best meaning of “relevant information” for a research question.
Tap to reveal answer
Information that directly helps answer the research question. Relevant information connects directly to your specific research focus.
Information that directly helps answer the research question. Relevant information connects directly to your specific research focus.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
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?
Tap to reveal answer
To confirm information and gain a fuller, balanced understanding. Multiple sources prevent bias and verify facts through cross-referencing.
To confirm information and gain a fuller, balanced understanding. Multiple sources prevent bias and verify facts through cross-referencing.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What must you include when you paraphrase a source to avoid plagiarism?
What must you include when you paraphrase a source to avoid plagiarism?
Tap to reveal answer
An in-text citation, even though the wording is your own. Citations credit ideas even when expressed in different words.
An in-text citation, even though the wording is your own. Citations credit ideas even when expressed in different words.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What must you include when you quote a source to avoid plagiarism?
What must you include when you quote a source to avoid plagiarism?
Tap to reveal answer
Quotation marks and an in-text citation. Both elements show the words aren't yours and credit the source.
Quotation marks and an in-text citation. Both elements show the words aren't yours and credit the source.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing a source?
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing a source?
Tap to reveal answer
Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in your own words. Quoting preserves original language; paraphrasing conveys meaning differently.
Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in your own words. Quoting preserves original language; paraphrasing conveys meaning differently.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What does currency mean when evaluating a source for research?
What does currency mean when evaluating a source for research?
Tap to reveal answer
How recent the information is and whether it is up to date. Currency ensures information reflects current knowledge and developments.
How recent the information is and whether it is up to date. Currency ensures information reflects current knowledge and developments.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which factor most strongly supports an author’s authority on a topic?
Which factor most strongly supports an author’s authority on a topic?
Tap to reveal answer
Relevant credentials, expertise, or professional experience. Authority comes from education, experience, or expertise in the field.
Relevant credentials, expertise, or professional experience. Authority comes from education, experience, or expertise in the field.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What does it mean to assess a source for bias when researching?
What does it mean to assess a source for bias when researching?
Tap to reveal answer
To judge whether the source presents a one-sided or agenda-driven view. Bias assessment reveals if the source unfairly favors one perspective.
To judge whether the source presents a one-sided or agenda-driven view. Bias assessment reveals if the source unfairly favors one perspective.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the search operator that finds results from a specific website or domain.
Identify the search operator that finds results from a specific website or domain.
Tap to reveal answer
site: (example: site:.gov or site:nytimes.com). This operator limits results to pages from the specified domain.
site: (example: site:.gov or site:nytimes.com). This operator limits results to pages from the specified domain.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the best definition of a credible source for academic research?
What is the best definition of a credible source for academic research?
Tap to reveal answer
A trustworthy source supported by evidence and qualified expertise. Credible sources have verifiable facts and authors with relevant qualifications.
A trustworthy source supported by evidence and qualified expertise. Credible sources have verifiable facts and authors with relevant qualifications.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which option best describes an effective search term strategy for research?
Which option best describes an effective search term strategy for research?
Tap to reveal answer
Use specific keywords plus key details (time, place, person, topic). Combining broad terms with specific details narrows results effectively.
Use specific keywords plus key details (time, place, person, topic). Combining broad terms with specific details narrows results effectively.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the search operator that narrows results to an exact phrase in quotes.
Identify the search operator that narrows results to an exact phrase in quotes.
Tap to reveal answer
Quotation marks: "exact phrase". Quotes force search engines to find the exact phrase together.
Quotation marks: "exact phrase". Quotes force search engines to find the exact phrase together.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the best next step if two sources give conflicting facts about the same event.
Identify the best next step if two sources give conflicting facts about the same event.
Tap to reveal answer
Check additional reputable sources and compare evidence and dates. Cross-checking helps identify which source is more accurate.
Check additional reputable sources and compare evidence and dates. Cross-checking helps identify which source is more accurate.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Identify the search operator that excludes a word from search results.
Identify the search operator that excludes a word from search results.
Tap to reveal answer
Minus sign: -word. The minus operator filters out unwanted terms from results.
Minus sign: -word. The minus operator filters out unwanted terms from results.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
Which detail most strongly suggests a website may be biased rather than informational?
Which detail most strongly suggests a website may be biased rather than informational?
Tap to reveal answer
One-sided language that persuades instead of informing. Biased sources push an agenda rather than present balanced facts.
One-sided language that persuades instead of informing. Biased sources push an agenda rather than present balanced facts.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the best way to verify a surprising claim you found in one source?
What is the best way to verify a surprising claim you found in one source?
Tap to reveal answer
Confirm it in other reliable sources. Cross-referencing prevents accepting false or misleading information.
Confirm it in other reliable sources. Cross-referencing prevents accepting false or misleading information.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
Tap to reveal answer
Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in new words. Both require citation but differ in word usage approach.
Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in new words. Both require citation but differ in word usage approach.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What must you do when you quote a source word-for-word?
What must you do when you quote a source word-for-word?
Tap to reveal answer
Use quotation marks and include a citation. Marks show borrowed words; citation credits the original author.
Use quotation marks and include a citation. Marks show borrowed words; citation credits the original author.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →
What must you do when you paraphrase information from a source?
What must you do when you paraphrase information from a source?
Tap to reveal answer
Use your own wording and include a citation. Even reworded ideas require attribution to avoid plagiarism.
Use your own wording and include a citation. Even reworded ideas require attribution to avoid plagiarism.
← Didn't Know|Knew It →