Why is it important to access valid health information?

Why is it important to check the publication date?

• To ensure the information is outdated
• To determine the author's authority
• To evaluate the author's purpose
• To ensure the information is up to date

What is the process of accessing valid information?

• Finding popular information
• Finding biased information
• Finding outdated information
• Finding credible, accurate, and relevant information

Why is it important to confirm that the information relates to the topic or question being researched?

• To identify valid evidence
• To evaluate the author's authority
• To ensure the information is relevant
• To ensure the information is irrelevant

What should you do to fact check the research presented by the author?

• Assume the research is accurate
• Study the research and see if it supports the author's claims
• Trust everything the author says
• Ignore the research

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What should you do to access valid information?

• Read headlines only
• Trust everything you hear
• Read, listen, and watch whole sources
• Listen to short clips

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What is the first step to access valid information?

• Identify valid evidence
• Check the publication date
• Check the author's authority
• Define the author's purpose

What is one of the skills you should use to assess the accuracy of the information?

• Common sense
• Personal beliefs
• Emotions
• Blind trust

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

What should you look for and check presented by the author?

• Advertisements
• Opinions
• References
• Social media posts

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What are the potential consequences of accepting false information?

• Promoting unbiased information
• Building misconceptions and setting unrealistic and unhealthy expectations
• Enhancing critical thinking skills
• Gaining accurate knowledge

What is the importance of accessing valid information?

• To build misconceptions
• To make informed decisions
• To save time
• To trust everything you read

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3