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Evaluating Online Sources and News

Authored by Dana Edwards

Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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Evaluating Online Sources and News
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

stand for "commercial;" are associated with businesses. Businesses are in the business of selling something, therefore, the information they provide may be biased.

.org

.edu

.gov

.com

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

indicate they belong to "Not For Profit" organizations. These sites contain information that is generally considered to be reliable. Information on these cites is vetted to ensure that it is reliable and accurate.

.org

.com

.gov

.edu

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

belong to a city, state, or federal government.- information on these sites is reliable.

.gov

.com

.edu

.org

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

are associated with schools, including colleges or universities. Information on these sites have been proven or have support and can be considered reliable.

.gov

.edu

.com

.org

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An eyecatching link on a website which encourages people to read on. It is often paid for by an advertiser or generates income based on the number of clicks.

Clickbait

.net

Fake News

Fake news headlines

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

False or intentionally misleading information created to make money or entertain

Clickbait

.net

Fake News

Fake news headlines

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

the most recently added web address. Some, but not all web addresses are associated with Not-For-Profit organizations. Reliability will vary.

.net

Clickbait

Fake News

Fake news headlines

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