Question

Which statement best synthesizes information from both articles?

(5 points)

All cities benefit equally from stadium construction.

Stadium construction should always be funded by taxpayers.

Stadium construction has both potential economic benefits and financial risks for cities.

.Stadiums create economic growth in all cities.
(10.T.RA.2.b)

Which factor might indicate bias in an article supporting stadium funding?



(5 points)

The article includes statistics

The article is written by a professional sports team owner

The article quotes economists and city planners

The article includes multiple perspectives
Which conclusion is most reasonable based on both texts?(5 points)

Cities should always fund stadium construction when asked to do so.

Stadiums have no economic impact on cities.

Public funding for stadiums requires careful evaluation of costs and benefits.

Stadium funding should be eliminated entirely.
In MLA format, what information is usually included in an in-text citation?(5 points)

Author’s last name and page number

Author's last name and year of publication

Author’s last name and article title

Year of publication
Which sentence correctly cites a source with an author?(5 points)

Stadium construction can increase tourism (John Smith 3).

Stadium construction can increase tourism (Smith, John).

Stadium construction can increase tourism (Smith 3).

Stadium construction can increase tourism (Smith Article, page 3).
If the author's name is already included in the sentence, what should appear in the MLA in-text citation?(5 points)

Only the page number

Nothing

The website address

The author’s first name
If a source has no author, what should be used in thein-text citation?(5 points)

the date of publication

the website link

the article title in quotation marks

the article title in italics
Which factor helps determine whether a website is credible?(5 points)

The article is long and includes an abstract.

The website is colorful and had great graphic design.

The website has a lot of advertisements.

The author is clearly identified and provides credentials.

Answer 1

1) Stadium construction has both potential economic benefits and financial risks for cities.

2) The article is written by a professional sports team owner

3) Public funding for stadiums requires careful evaluation of costs and benefits.

4) Author’s last name and page number

5) Stadium construction can increase tourism (Smith 3).

6) Only the page number

7) the article title in quotation marks

8) The author is clearly identified and provides credentials.