MTTC 103 Elementary Practice

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When teaching students to evaluate sources, what is true?

Students should only consider internet sources.
Students need to determine credibility and contemporaneity.
Students in lower elementary should only look at secondary sources.
Students can include biased resources in their research.

The correct answer is: Students need to determine credibility and contemporaneity.

Determining credibility and contemporaneity is essential for students when evaluating sources. This means they should assess whether the information is trustworthy and whether it is current and relevant to their research topic. Credibility involves checking the author's qualifications, the publication source, and whether the information is supported by evidence. Contemporaneity is concerned with how recent the information is, which can impact its relevance, especially in rapidly evolving fields. Teaching students these critical evaluation skills prepares them to select the most appropriate and reliable sources, enhancing the quality of their research and understanding of the topic at hand.