Source Credibility Worksheet
A Grade 10 ELA worksheet focused on assessing the credibility of sources for research and writing.
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Source Credibility Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful responses. This worksheet will help you practice assessing the credibility of sources.
1. Which of the following is the MOST important factor when evaluating the credibility of a source?
The website has a lot of advertisements.
The author is an expert in the field and the information is peer-reviewed.
The article is very long and detailed.
The information presented is brand new and shocking.
2. Which domain suffix typically indicates a non-profit organization?
.com
.gov
.org
.net
3. When a source presents information with a clear bias, it is important to consider the author's .
4. The currency of a source refers to how the information was published or last updated.
5. All information found on the internet is reliable and accurate.
True
False
6. A source that cites its own sources is generally considered more credible.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the 'CRAAP Test' for evaluating sources. What does each letter stand for?
Read the following scenario and answer the question.
Scenario: You are researching the effects of climate change. You find an article on a website called 'The Climate Truth Now!' The article claims that climate change is a hoax perpetrated by scientists and politicians. The author is listed as 'A Concerned Citizen,' and there are no citations or references to scientific studies.
8. Based on the scenario, identify at least three reasons why this source might NOT be credible.