Evaluating Online Sources: Your Guide to Trustworthy Information

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with expert authors?

• Professional experience

• Published works

• University or institutional affiliations

• A famous pet

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What is one of the qualifications expert authors usually have?

• A large social media following

• Relevant degrees

• A colorful website

• A catchy pen name

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a credible source?

• Personal blogs

• Government websites (.gov)

• Social media posts

• Unknown websites

Multiple Choice

What type of source should you be cautious about when evaluating credibility?

• Established news organizations

• Educational institutions (.edu)

• Personal blogs

• Reputable organizations (.org)

Multiple Choice

What is the preferred age of articles when checking for timing and evidence?

• Within 10 years

• Within 5 years

• Within 2 years

• Within 1 year

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you look for in an article to ensure it has good evidence?

• Personal opinions

• Statistical data

• Fictional stories

• Advertisements

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the checklist for making a final decision on a source?

• Clear author with credentials

• Reputable website

• Recent publication

• Popularity of the source

Multiple Choice

What should you do if most answers to the checklist are "yes"?

• Discard the source

• Consider the source trustworthy

• Find another source

• Ignore the source

Multiple Choice

What is one of the topics suggested for choosing a recent online article in the practice activity?

• Climate change

• Sports

• Music

• Technology

Multiple Choice

What is suggested if you are in doubt about a source?

• Use the source anyway

• Find another source

• Ask a friend

• Ignore the doubt