What makes a source effective? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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it leads you to another source
it is interesting to you
it is accurate
it adds to your understanding of a topic
it is presented in a written format
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it is accurate and it adds to your understanding of a topic.
Luis is doing research on his favorite big cat, the lion. Which of the following sources would be the most effective?(1 point)
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a video clip of lions interacting with humans at a zoo
a video clip of lions interacting with humans at a zoo
an online movie review of The Lion King
an online movie review of , The Lion King
a National Geographic article on the habitat of lions
a , National Geographic, article on the habitat of lions
a newspaper article about the Detroit Lions football team
a newspaper article about the Detroit Lions football team
Responses
a video clip of lions interacting with humans at a zoo
a video clip of lions interacting with humans at a zoo
an online movie review of The Lion King
an online movie review of , The Lion King
a National Geographic article on the habitat of lions
a , National Geographic, article on the habitat of lions
a newspaper article about the Detroit Lions football team
a newspaper article about the Detroit Lions football team
a National Geographic article on the habitat of lions.
What is a primary source?(1 point)
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an account that comes directly from people who were present during an event
an account that comes directly from people who were present during an event
a report on a time period or event that happens long after the fact
a report on a time period or event that happens long after the fact
an outside view of a time period or event
an outside view of a time period or event
an account from someone who did not experience a time period or event directly
an account from someone who did not experience a time period or event directly
Responses
an account that comes directly from people who were present during an event
an account that comes directly from people who were present during an event
a report on a time period or event that happens long after the fact
a report on a time period or event that happens long after the fact
an outside view of a time period or event
an outside view of a time period or event
an account from someone who did not experience a time period or event directly
an account from someone who did not experience a time period or event directly
an account that comes directly from people who were present during an event.
Gina is doing a project on the culture of another country, and she wants to get a first-hand account of what life is like. Which type of source should she use?(1 point)
Responses
a biography
a biography
a letter
a letter
a magazine article
a magazine article
a newspaper interview
Responses
a biography
a biography
a letter
a letter
a magazine article
a magazine article
a newspaper interview
a letter.
Which items indicate that a source is not effective? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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It is based on opinion.
It is based on opinion.
It comes from experts in the field.
It comes from experts in the field.
You can find other sources with the same information.
You can find other sources with the same information.
It is relevant.
It is relevant.
It gives information on a different topic.
It gives information on a different topic.
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It is based on opinion.
It is based on opinion.
It comes from experts in the field.
It comes from experts in the field.
You can find other sources with the same information.
You can find other sources with the same information.
It is relevant.
It is relevant.
It gives information on a different topic.
It gives information on a different topic.
It is based on opinion and It gives information on a different topic.
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