Test Yourself!
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Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when considering the relevance of a potential source?
- Was the source published in the past five years?
- Does the source add something new to your knowledge of the topic?
- Is the source free of bias?
- Is the author an established expert in the field?
A source is relevant when it adds something new to your knowledge of the topic. Relevance is important because you are expected to support your ideas with pertinent information.
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In which type of research would currency be most important as you consider which sources to use?
- Health Sciences/Medicine
- Literature
- History
- Philosophy
When doing research in a field that changes quickly, like medicine or health, currency is especially important.
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Citing corroborating sources reinforces the ___________ of an article.
- accuracy
- currency
- relevance
- purpose
Citing corroborating sources is one way of reinforcing the accuracy of an article.
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In gathering data for your project about freedom of information conflicts in China, which resource will provide the most accurate and least biased information?
- Chinese newspapers
- American newspapers
- The article "Status of Media in China" from the Encyclopedia of International Media and Communication
- An interview with your uncle who immigrated to the US from Tibet.
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All of the following statements are true except one. Which statement is FALSE?
- All research assignments require the most current information possible.
- Internet resources are generally more current than books.
- A web site should indicate the date it was last updated.
- Reading a book that's out of date can still add to your understanding of a subject.
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A grass roots organization opposed to gambling would be a good source for accurate statistics to support your research on the social benefits and liabilities for tribes developing casinos on Indian reservations.
- True
- False
A grass roots organization opposed to gambling would not be a good source for accurate statistics to support your research on the social benefits and liabilities for tribes developing casinos on Indian reservations. A grass roots organization opposed to gambling may use legitimate statistics but exclude those that don't support a specific agenda.
