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A student is researching whether cities should invest in professional sports stadiums. The student gathers the following sources:

Source 1 – Academic economics journal
Source 2 – Blog written by a sports fan
Source 3 – Government economic report
Source 4 – Social media post from a sports team

Which source would be most credible for academic research?

(5 points)

Source 1

Source 2

Source 3

Source 4
(10.T.RA.2.b)

Why should researchers analyze multiple sources when investigating an issue?

(5 points)

To identify conflicting perspectives and evaluate evidence

To complete research during a certain amount of time

To avoid reading certain academic materials

To gather longer articles with more words
(10.T.RA.2.c)

Which example correctly follows MLA citation guidelines?

(5 points)

According to “Economic Impact of Stadiums,” tourism increased in several cities (Smith).

According to the internet, stadiums create jobs.

According to someone online, stadiums help cities.

According to the article, stadiums help cities.
(10.T.C.2.d)

A student writes:

While some studies suggest stadiums increase tourism, other research indicates the economic benefits are limited.

Which research skill does this demonstrate?

(5 points)

summarizing information

synthesizing information

paraphrasing information

quoting information
Which evidence would most strengthen an argument about stadium funding?(5 points)

A social media comment

A sports advertisement

A fan’s opinion

A peer-reviewed economic study
Why is it important to analyze author bias?(5 points)

to identify spelling and grammar errors before using article

To determine whether the author's perspective may influence the information

to avoid reading the articles and skim for content

To determine if the length of the articles meets the requirement of paper
Passage set 1 -Use the passages below to answer the next set of questions.
Article A: Economic Benefits of Stadiums
Supporters of publicly funded sports stadiums argue that these facilities stimulate economic growth. Large stadiums can attract tourists, increase hotel occupancy, and bring additional customers to nearby restaurants and businesses. Construction of stadiums also creates temporary jobs for workers and contractors.

City leaders often believe that a successful professional sports team enhances civic pride and encourages economic development in surrounding areas. Because of these potential benefits, some cities choose to invest public funds in stadium construction.

Article B: Economic Concerns
Critics argue that publicly funded sports stadiums rarely produce the economic benefits supporters promise. Research from economists has shown that many stadiums simply redirect entertainment spending rather than creating new economic growth.

Additionally, stadium construction often requires millions of dollars in public funding that could otherwise be used for schools, transportation, or public safety. Critics argue that taxpayers frequently bear the financial burden while private sports franchises receive most of the financial benefits.

(10.T.C.2.a) What is the primary difference between the perspectives of Article A and Article B?(5 points)

Article A focuses on sports teams while Article B focuses on fans

Article A explains stadium construction while Article B describes tourism

Article A supports stadium funding while Article B questions its benefits

Article A describes athletes while Article B describes taxpayers

Answer 1

1) Which source would be most credible for academic research?
- Source 1

2) Why should researchers analyze multiple sources when investigating an issue?
- To identify conflicting perspectives and evaluate evidence

3) Which example correctly follows MLA citation guidelines?
- According to “Economic Impact of Stadiums,” tourism increased in several cities (Smith).

4) A student writes: "While some studies suggest stadiums increase tourism, other research indicates the economic benefits are limited." Which research skill does this demonstrate?
- synthesizing information

5) Which evidence would most strengthen an argument about stadium funding?
- A peer-reviewed economic study

6) Why is it important to analyze author bias?
- To determine whether the author's perspective may influence the information

Passage set 1 — What is the primary difference between the perspectives of Article A and Article B?
- Article A supports stadium funding while Article B questions its benefits