Source Credibility Evaluation

Source Credibility Evaluation

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some factors to consider when evaluating online sources?

Back

credibility, accuracy, relevance, currency, and bias

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to evaluate news articles for credibility?

Back

To ensure accuracy, reliability, and unbiased information.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

False

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Cross-checking with multiple reliable sources

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