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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?

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?

Secondary sources

Tertiary sources (correct)

Web sources

Primary sources

What are some signs of poor quality on a website?

Colloquial speech and misspelled words Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of commercial sites mentioned in the text?

To sell products Signup and view all the answers

What are hoaxes and urban legends mentioned in the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Where can examples of hoaxes be found?

At hoaxbusters.org Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor to consider when evaluating the author's authority?

The author's employment and position Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to determine if a source is biased?

The author's motive in writing the work Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of reputable publishers, professional associations, or university presses?

They publish high quality materials Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to determine the reliability of a website?

The domain in the URL Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of information source contains original, first-hand information?

What is the term used to describe the interpretation, review, or reporting on original sources?

Which type of information source contains little or no information but points to other sources of information?

What are some signs of poor quality on a website?

What is the purpose of commercial sites mentioned in the text?

What are hoaxes and urban legends mentioned in the text?

Where can examples of hoaxes be found?

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 is a characteristic of reputable publishers, professional associations, or university presses?

What can be used to determine the reliability of a website?

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