Author & Bias
What information about the author makes a source more credible?
Credentials, expertise, qualifications
What does "currency" mean when evaluating a source?
How recent and up-to-date it is
What is the purpose of an academic article?
To inform and provide research-based knowledge
What proves a fact in a credible text?
References, data, research
Which domain is usually more credible? .gov or.com?
.gov
Government websites are official and more trustworthy.
Which body organ pumps blood?
The heart
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TRUE/FALSE: A blog by a random person can be an academic source if it "sounds smart."
False
Explanation: A blog is not peer-reviewed and is based on personal opinion, not academic research.
Which topic requires very recent sources (last 3-5 years)?
a) History of Rome b) Al in Education
Al in Education
Which purpose is usually not credible for research? a) inform b) persuade c) sell
Sell (persuasive ads)
Advertising sources are not objective or reliable for research.
TRUE/FALSE: Wikipedia can be a starting point, but not a final academic source.
TRUE.
Wikipedia is fine for background, but not for academic citation.
"Scientists say chocolate cures cancer"
— Real or fake?
Fake.
Sensational claims without sources are a red flag.
The word latte means “milk” in which language?
Italian
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If an author only presents one side of the argument, this is called ___
Bias
TRUE/FALSE: A 2008 article about smartphone addiction is a strong academic source for 2025 research. Why?
FALSE
A 2008 source is outdated because the field has changed significantly.
A website uses emotional language to scare you → what is its possible purpose?
Manipulation / fear appeal
Emotional language often signals hidden intentions.
If a source has NO references, is it credible? Why?
NO. Without references, there is no way to verify the information.
TRUE/FALSE: Many ads on a website = red
flag.
TRUE.
Too many ads = profit motive → lower credibility.
What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?
Hedwig
what is my name?
Aruzhan
Which source is more credible: a) Dr. Smith, professor of Sociology; b)
@Society_Lover_777 on TikTok.
Why?
A, because expert + verified background
Why is an outdated source risky?
"This miracle pill will change your life! Buy now!" — What's the target audience?
Consumers (general public)
The language and message are designed to sell, not to inform.
What should you check to verify a statistic?
Original source, methodology, publisher
TikTok video as academic evidence — yes or no? Why?
No. Not peer-reviewed or verified.
TikTok is a social platform, not academic evidence.
What country is Vatican city located inside?
Italy
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Name 2-3 signs that the author might not be trustworthy.
No credentials, no contacts, strong bias, emotional tone, etc.
Give 2-3 ways to check currency on a website.
Check publication date, check updates, check references
Name 3 types of purpose you can identify in texts.
To inform, to persuade, to entertain, or to sell
Understanding purpose helps evaluate credibility.
Name 3 elements of accuracy in a text.
References, fact-checking, neutral language, reviewed data
Reliable texts show proof and
avoid emotional language.
Give 3 red flags of a fake or low-quality website.
No author, many ads, emotional tone, no references, clickbait title
These signs typically indicate low-quality or fake information.
Who came up with the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Name at leats 7 states of the United States.
California, Florida, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Arizona, Missouri, Alaska, Hawaii etc.