4. Research Skills
Source Evaluation — Quiz
Test your understanding of source evaluation with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
A student is researching the impact of social media on adolescent sleep patterns. They find a study published in a peer-reviewed medical journal from 2023, which details a comprehensive longitudinal study with a large sample size. This source would be considered strong in terms of:
Question 2
Consider a scenario where a student is researching the historical causes of World War I. They encounter a source that is a personal diary entry from a soldier on the front lines. While this source offers a unique perspective, what is its primary limitation for providing a comprehensive historical account?
Question 3
When evaluating the relevance of a source, which of the following questions is most crucial to ask?
Question 4
A student is writing a report on the economic effects of a recent natural disaster. They find an article published by a government agency responsible for disaster relief. This source is likely strong in terms of:
Question 5
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a source that lacks objectivity?