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Research
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Accuracy of sources | In research, the quality of being free from mistakes or errors. |
| Authority | The source of information; an authoritative source is considered reliable because it has proven to be authentic. |
| Bias | hen a writer or speaker exhibits a partiality for or against - or prejudice against - a person, a topic, or an idea; some biases are directly stated, while others are implied; |
| Credibility | The aspect of being trusted; having a credible text means that the information contained within is objective, reputable, and from a relevant source. |
| Current | relevant to the present time. |
| Depth | Level of detail included within a source. |
| Evaluate | To form an opinion or judgment about the content, quality, validity, or effectiveness of ideas, information, structures, and/or language within a text. |
| Intended Audience | The person or people meant to read, hear, or view an author’s message. |
| Objectivity | Having an absence of bias, judgment, or prejudice. |
| Scope | How much of a subject is discussed or covered by a source. |
| Timeliness | Appropriate for the occasion or time. |
| Verifiability | The ability to be confirmed as accurate and truthful. |