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  1. A student finds a website with no author listed and no publication date. What should the student do before using it as a source?

    Answer: Check if the information can be verified by another credible source

    When a source lacks an author or date, you should cross-check the information with another credible source before using it.

  2. Which search strategy would BEST help a student narrow down too many search results about climate change?

    Answer: Add specific terms like 'climate change effects on California agriculture'

    Adding more specific keywords narrows search results to the most relevant information.

  3. What does it mean to 'synthesize' information from multiple sources?

    Answer: Combine information from different sources to form a new, unified understanding

    Synthesizing means combining ideas from multiple sources to build a new, cohesive understanding of a topic.

  4. A student is writing about the history of the Golden Gate Bridge. Which source would provide the MOST reliable historical facts?

    Answer: An encyclopedia article from a reputable publisher

    Reputable encyclopedia articles are fact-checked and written by experts, making them reliable for historical information.

  5. When taking notes for a research project, why is it important to write down the source information immediately?

    Answer: To avoid accidentally plagiarizing and to properly cite the source

    Recording source information immediately prevents plagiarism and ensures you can cite references accurately.

  6. Which of the following BEST describes a primary source?

    Answer: A diary written by a soldier during the Civil War

    A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, such as a diary written by someone who experienced the event.

  7. A student reads two articles that disagree about whether a new medicine is safe. What is the BEST next step?

    Answer: Look for additional sources from medical experts to compare perspectives

    When sources conflict, consulting additional expert sources helps you evaluate which claims are better supported.