Identifying Types of Sources and Credibility Quiz

Study Notes

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

Description

Test your knowledge on identifying types of sources and determining their credibility. Evaluate if a source is scholarly, popular, expert opinion, biased, or a combination of these. Enhance your understanding of different source types and their reliability.