Standard: W.7.

8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively;
assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while
avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

1) Which of the following is the best indicator that a Web site is reliable?
a) The author of the site tells you the information is reliable.
b) The author of the site provides contact information and his or her credentials.
c) The author links to his or her favorite Web sites.
d) The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by a librarian.

2) Critically evaluating content on the Web is important because…

a) Web authors are always less professional.
b) Web authors are always biased.
c) Anyone can publish on the Web. There’s no guarantee that what you’re reading is objective and
has gone through standard fact-checking and editorial reviews.
d) Printed information is always more accurate than information found on the Web.

3) Linda is writing a research report on the history of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Based on the
information given by the search engine and the URL, which of the following Web sites will be
more useful to her?
a) Civil Rights Division Home Page
The Voting Rights Act of 1965. The 1965 Enactment. By 1965 concerted efforts to break the
grip of the state disfranchisement had been under way for some time,
www.usdoj.gov/crt/voting/intro_b.htm.

b) Voting Rights Act of 1965

I was stunned into eye-rolling disbelief and embarrassed silence the first time I heard a rumor
about the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
www.lashawnbarber.com/archives/...voting-rights-act-of-1965/

c) Voting Rights act of 1965

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that
prohibits racial discrimination in voting.[7][8] It was signed into law by President Lyndon B.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_Rights_Act_of_1965

4) Why is it necessary to cite sources?

a) To give credit where credit is due and to allow your readers to find the sources that you
consulted.
b) To prove that you wrote your own research paper and did not cut and paste.
c) To prove to the instructor that you have done the work.
d) To get a good grade on the research paper.

5) You are on a .gov site, but you can’t find an author. Can you use this site for your research?
a) No because a site must have an author to be credible.
b) No because .gov sites are not reliable.
c) Yes because most .gov sites can be trusted. They are only published by the U.S. government.
d) Yes because you are in a rush and don’t have time to look elsewhere.