Identifying Types of Sources and Credibility Quiz

Identifying Types of Sources

• There are three types of sources: Scholarly Source, Popular Source, and Expert Opinion
• Scholarly Source: Written by experts and reviewed by other experts in the field
• Popular Source: Written for the general public, not always by experts
• Expert Opinion: Written by an expert in the field but not reviewed by others

Evaluating Source Credibility

• A source can be credible, biased, or both
• Credible sources provide evidence-based information
• Biased sources clearly favor one side or opinion without considering others

Excerpt Analysis

Excerpt 1

• This excerpt is a Scholarly Source
• It presents evidence-based information on climate change, citing multiple international research stations
• It is credible and unbiased, presenting a neutral, evidence-based stance on climate change

Excerpt 2

• This excerpt is a Popular Source
• It makes unsubstantiated claims about the benefits of eating chocolate daily
• It is not credible and biased, presenting an overly optimistic and unproven stance on the benefits of chocolate

Excerpt 3

• This excerpt is an Expert Opinion
• It provides a nuanced view on nutrition, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet
• It is credible, as it comes from an expert in the field, but may be biased towards the expert's own opinions