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Which of the following is NOT a similarity between evaluating sneakers and evaluating informational sources?

Both involve finding quality
Both involve trying on or testing (correct)
Both require careful consideration
Both involve browsing and reading reviews

What is the main purpose of evaluating informational sources?

To buy the first pair of sneakers you see
To determine if it satisfies your needs (correct)
To randomly grab the first source that appears
To find the most readily available information

What is the importance of evaluating sources in research?

It ensures you get better grades (correct)
It saves you time and effort
It guarantees you will find quality information
It helps you find the most readily available information

Which type of source takes the longest time to appear?

Books (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an encyclopedia article?

To inform the reader (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of source may include biased information?

Newspaper articles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a how-to manual?

To educate the reader (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe sensational headlines that are designed to attract readers' attention?

Clickbait titles (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why do newspapers and magazines use sensational titles?

To attract readers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What method of persuasion appeals to readers' emotions?

Pathos (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most valuable type of source for research?

Sources with logical appeal (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about data and statistics?

Data provides the raw material for statistics. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating the quality of sources, what should you consider?

The level of complexity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider your own level of knowledge when selecting sources?

Using sources beyond your comprehension can be frustrating. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an important factor to consider when evaluating the authority of a source?

The author's expertise (A) Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating the date of a source, which of the following is true?

The date of a book can be found in the online catalog record (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the information cycle when evaluating the temporal relevance of a source?

To understand how information evolves through different media (A) Signup and view all the answers

When researching a topic related to social networking sites, what type of information would you prefer?

Newest information available (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating information sources?

Where was it found (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is it important to evaluate websites freely available on the internet?

Because they lack depth, authority, and accuracy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important criterion for selecting sources according to many students?

The format of the source (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to evaluate the content of a source when conducting research?

To determine if it adequately provides the needed information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for evaluating the content of a source?

Looking up the author using a search engine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can enhance the authority of an informational source?

Being published in a scholarly periodical (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know who is behind the information on a website?

To evaluate the authority of the website (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a potential issue when evaluating the authority of a website?

The lack of an About page (B) Signup and view all the answers