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Which type of information source contains original, first-hand information?
Which type of information source contains original, first-hand information?
- Web sources
- Tertiary sources
- Primary sources (correct)
- Secondary sources
What is the term used to describe the interpretation, review, or reporting on original sources?
What is the term used to describe the interpretation, review, or reporting on original sources?
- Tertiary sources
- Primary sources
- Secondary sources (correct)
- Web sources
Which type of information source contains little or no information but points to other sources of information?
Which type of information source contains little or no information but points to other sources of information?
- Secondary sources
- Tertiary sources (correct)
- Web sources
- Primary sources
What are some signs of poor quality on a website?
What are some signs of poor quality on a website?
What is the purpose of commercial sites mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of commercial sites mentioned in the text?
What are hoaxes and urban legends mentioned in the text?
What are hoaxes and urban legends mentioned in the text?
Where can examples of hoaxes be found?
Where can examples of hoaxes be found?
Which of the following is a factor to consider when evaluating the author's authority?
Which of the following is a factor to consider when evaluating the author's authority?
What can be used to determine if a source is biased?
What can be used to determine if a source is biased?
What is a characteristic of reputable publishers, professional associations, or university presses?
What is a characteristic of reputable publishers, professional associations, or university presses?
What can be used to determine the reliability of a website?
What can be used to determine the reliability of a website?