English 101 - Freshman English » Winter 2021 » Knowledge Check Evaluating Sources

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Question #1
The sources you use for research or essay writing are best located in
A.   library databases
B.   in print
C.   anywhere on the internet
D.   Google
Question #2
The internet is always the best place to locate current information.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
The things I have to take into consideration when looking for information for my essay are
A.   Origin Purpose Value Limitations
B.   Origin and Purpose
C.   Limitations
D.   Purpose and Value
Question #4
I can read every print and online source that appears relevant to my research.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
I can choose any source I want for my writing without having to be too critical.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
To select print materials, I only have to check the title and the table of contents.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
Evaluating websites is easy. I just have to look at the suffix.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
Reliable website suffixes can include
A.   .edu, .org, .gov, .com
B.   .edu, .gov, .int
C.   .edu, .org, .gov
Question #9
The suffix .org is only used by non-profit organizations.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #10
The criteria for evaluating bias include
A.   Who, What, When, Where, Why
B.   Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
C.   Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitation

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