Evaluating Sources Lesson 3
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Which of these online sources would you consider using for research?

  • www.tokyouniversity.edu
  • www.upd.edu.ph (correct)
  • www.heyheyheynewsinquirer.com
  • www.science.wordpress.com

Information from URLs with .gov domains is typically accurate and reliable.

True (A)

Which of the following is a red flag while assessing the credibility of a source?

  • Formal writing style
  • Information is accurate
  • URLs with .edu
  • Information is obviously biased (correct)

Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on the Law of Supply and Demand?

<p>An Introduction to Theories on Economics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on accumulating wealth?

<p>The Science of Getting Rich (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the sources would you pick if you are doing a research on traders with excellent track records of profitability?

<p>Market Wizards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following texts would you use for a research regarding the Holocaust?

<p>Dark Shadows of the Past: A Comparative Study on the Holocaust and the Death March; authored by Mao Guevarra, Ph.D. in History (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material will you use for a research on electromagnetism?

<p>Basics of Electromagnetism, 2015 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sources would you use for a research on Marxism?

<p>Karl Marx and the Fundamentals of Marxism, Fred Angle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these online sources would you consider using for a research?

<p><a href="http://www.tokyouniversity.edu">www.tokyouniversity.edu</a> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Evaluating Sources

  • There are two types of sources: primary and secondary.
  • Primary sources:
    • Original, first-hand information
    • Examples: diaries, speeches, transcriptions, surveys, government reports, paintings, literary writings, photographs, scientific experiments and research results
  • Secondary sources:
    • Accounts of events or interpretations of creative or scientific works
    • Examples: biographies, article reviews, journal articles, research publications

Location of Sources

  • Physical sources:
    • Books, journals, articles, etc.
  • Electronic sources:
    • Online articles, websites, etc.

Criteria in Evaluating Sources

  • Relevance:
    • How well does the source support the research topic?
    • Check the title, table of contents, summary, introduction, or headings to determine relevance
  • Authority:
    • Is the author's name identified?
    • Is the author's background, education, or training related to the topic?
    • Check the university's website to verify the author's affiliation
    • Check for publications and citations
  • Currency:
    • What is the date of publication?
    • In most fields, data from older publications may no longer be valid
    • Prefer sources with a publication date within the last five years
  • Contents/Accuracy:
    • Does the author have a lot of citations and/or a bibliography?
    • Is the tone and style of writing formal?
    • Is the information inaccurate or biased?
    • Verify findings with multiple sources to ensure accuracy

Additional Tips

  • Avoid using blogs or personal homepages and wiki sites
  • Check the URL for top-level domains such as .edu, .gov, .net, and .org
  • Evaluate websites using criteria such as accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency, and coverage
  • Be cautious of sources with obvious biases or prejudices

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This quiz covers the different types of sources, including primary sources, and how to evaluate them. Learn about primary sources such as diaries, journals, and government reports.

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