Evaluating Sources Worksheet
A Grade 8 ELA worksheet focused on evaluating the credibility, bias, and relevance of sources for research.
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Evaluating Sources for Research
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet will help you practice evaluating sources for research projects.
1. Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when evaluating the credibility of a source?
The website has a lot of colorful images.
The author is an expert in the field and the information is well-supported.
The article was published yesterday.
The website is easy to navigate.
2. An article titled "Why All Teenagers Should Have Unlimited Screen Time" is likely to exhibit which of the following?
Strong objectivity
Bias
Timeliness
Accuracy
3. When evaluating a source, you should check the author's to determine if they have the necessary knowledge or experience.
4. A source that presents only one side of an argument likely has a strong .
5. The of information refers to how up-to-date it is, which is crucial for topics that change rapidly.
6. All information found on the internet is reliable and accurate.
True
False
7. A source published ten years ago is always irrelevant for a research paper today.
True
False
8. Imagine you are researching the effects of social media on teenagers. You find two articles: one from a personal blog written by a high school student, and another from a university study published in a peer-reviewed journal. Which source would you consider more reliable and why?
9. Explain what 'bias' means in the context of research sources and give an example of how you might identify it.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Credibility
a. The specific purpose or goal of the source.
11. Relevance
b. The trustworthiness and expertise of the source.
12. Purpose
c. How closely the information relates to your research topic.