Source Credibility Evaluation

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What are some factors to consider when evaluating online sources?

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credibility, accuracy, relevance, currency, and bias

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Why is it important to evaluate news articles for credibility?

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To ensure accuracy, reliability, and unbiased information.

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What are some red flags to look out for when evaluating social media posts?

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Lack of credible sources, sensational or exaggerated claims, misleading or manipulated images or videos, grammatical errors or spelling mistakes, and a high number of likes or shares without meaningful engagement.

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Why should personal blogs be evaluated carefully before using them as sources?

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Personal blogs may lack credibility, bias, or inaccurate information.

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What are some criteria to consider when evaluating the credibility of academic journals? Options: Peer review process, reputation, impact factor, publication frequency, editorial board

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Peer review process, reputation, impact factor, publication frequency, editorial board

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True or False: Online sources are always reliable and credible.

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False

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What is one way to verify the credibility of a news article?

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Cross-checking with multiple reliable sources

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Why is it important to consider the author's expertise when evaluating social media posts?

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To determine the credibility and reliability of the information being shared.

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What is one potential bias that personal blogs may have?

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Subjective or biased opinions

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True or False: All academic journals are peer-reviewed and trustworthy.

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False