“I own three Hummer vehicles and do not think they contribute to air pollution any more than a smaller, family sedan.”

Question

This statement exemplifies a problem with
a.
Currency
c.
Structure
b.
Content
d.
Objectivity


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

2. Credible sources always identify the author.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T

3. Information should be________to ensure more than one source provides the same factual information.
a.
Repeated
c.
Cross-lined
b.
Cross-examined
d.
Cross-checked


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

4. Evidence that a source is authoritative includes
a.
An email address to ask further questions about information in the source
c.
No verbiage used which could identify bias about the information provided
b.
A date regarding when the source was written
d.
Logical structure of the information provided so that it is easily read and understood


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

5. An interview can be considered a source.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

6. Credible sources should explicitly identify the purpose or intent of the information included in a source.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

T
F

7. A source must be cited
a.
Only if a direct quote is used
c.
There are no “musts” when it comes to citing sources
b.
Only if an author was listed when you found the information
d.
A source should always be cited


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

8. Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

How information is structured

objectectivley, accuracy, authority, content, currency??? which one

9. For a source to be considered current, it should be no more than________years old
a.
10
c.
1-2
b.
5
d.
3-4


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

10. A site’s bibliography is essential in determining its
a.
Accuracy
c.
Currency
b.
Objectivity
d.
Content


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

Here are the best answers for each question:

1. This statement exemplifies a problem with b. Content (Choice B).

2. Credible sources always identify the author. True (T).

3. Information should be d. Cross-checked (Choice D) to ensure more than one source provides the same factual information.

4. Evidence that a source is authoritative includes b. A date regarding when the source was written (Choice B).

5. An interview can be considered a source. True (T).

6. Credible sources should explicitly identify the purpose or intent of the information included in a source. True (T).

7. A source must be cited d. A source should always be cited (Choice D).

8. Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition "How information is structured" - content.

9. For a source to be considered current, it should be no more than b. 5 years old (Choice B).

10. A site’s bibliography is essential in determining its a. Accuracy (Choice A).

Feel free to ask if you have further questions or need additional clarification!

Answer 2

1. Objectivity
4.
An email address to ask further questions about information in the source
9.
3-4

Answer 3

Let's take a closer look at your revised selections and clarify the correct answers based on the criteria provided:

1. The statement regarding Hummer vehicles seems to exemplify a problem with d. Objectivity (Choice D), as it presents a subjective opinion rather than an evidence-based, objective claim about air pollution.

2. For evidence that a source is authoritative, an email address to ask further questions about information in the source is not necessarily a strong indicator. Instead, the best choice is typically b. A date regarding when the source was written (Choice B) as it reflects the credibility and relevance of the information.

3. For a source to be considered current, while some fields may consider 3-4 years acceptable, the general consensus often leans towards b. 5 years (Choice B) as a maximum for sources to be considered current.

Here’s a recap of updated responses based on your input:

1. d. Objectivity
2. b. A date regarding when the source was written
3. b. 5

Feel free to adjust based on your context or let me know if you have any more questions!