Conspiracy Theory Research

Which of the following is the best definition for "confirmation bias"

• When someone writes a research paper that only shows one side

• When a person only seeks out information and sources that confirm what they already think/believe.

Select all that apply:

Which of the following are examples of "media"

• Newspaper

• Social Media

• TV News

• Internet Websites

Select all that apply:

Which of the following are ways to check the credibility of a website

• Make sure an author or organization is listed

• Find similar information in other sources

• Check to make sure the information is based on fact rather than opinion

• Check to make sure their are links to related info

Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:

• Plagiarism

• Periodical

• Research

• Sight

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is the best indicator that a Web site is reliable? 

• The author of the site tells you the information is reliable. 
• The author of the site provides contact information and his or her qualifications. 
• The author links to his or her favorite Web sites. 
• The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by a librarian. 

When you go to the site, you notice there are no ads, and the article has a recent date and an author. Is this likely a reliable site?

• Yes

• No

Is everything you read on the Internet true and accurate?

• Yes!

• No!

A Facebook post

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

A picture on Twitter

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The meaning of accuracy is:

• up to date and current

• related to archery

• truthful and correct in all details

• a person, book, website, etc., that gives information

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5