Question

how should news sources present information?
a. with balance
b. from one view
c. using technical terms
d. with emotion

what determines an authors expertise?
a. publication frequency
b. credentials
c. writing style
d. article length

what indicates bias in writing?
a. loaded terms
b. reference list
c. publication date
d. source citations

read and answer the following questions:
in a bustling library, mia sat at a table surrounded by stacks of books and her laptop. she was researching the effects of pollution on marine life for her biology project. mia knew that not all sources were equally reliable, so she carefully evaluated each one. she found a blog post with alarming statistics about ocean pollution, but noticed it lacked citations and was written by an anonymous author. mia decided to skip it. next, she found a government report with extensive data and references, authored by marine biologists. this seemed credible. she also came across a social media post with a sensational headline claiming a new study had debunked pollutions impact on marine life. mia checked the study mentioned, only to find it was from an unverified source. after carefully selecting credible articles and reports, mia organized her notes and prepared to present her findings with well - supported evidence.

what did mia do after finding the social media post with a sensational headline?
a. used it as her primary source and skipped the blog post
b. checked the study mentioned and found it was unverified
c. found other sources to back up the information provided
d. ignored all other social media information

what type of source did mia find to be most credible for her research?
a. a government report
b. a news article
c. a blog post
d. a social media post

Explanation:

• First question: News sources should present information with balance to be objective. Using technical terms can be confusing, one - view is biased, and emotion is subjective.
• Second question: An author's credentials (like degrees, relevant work experience in the field) determine expertise. Publication frequency, writing style, and article length do not.
• Third question: Loaded terms (words with strong connotations that push a particular view) indicate bias. A reference list, publication date, and source citations are about credibility and not bias.
• Fourth question: The text says "Mia checked the study mentioned, only to find it was from an unverified source".
• Fifth question: The text states "Next, she found a government report with extensive data and references, authored by marine biologists. This seemed credible".

Answer:

1. a. With balance
2. b. Credentials
3. a. Loaded terms
4. b. Checked the study mentioned and found it was unverified
5. a. A government report