Evaluating Online Sources

According to the study from Stanford researchers, what was one of the implications regarding the future?

• A) Students prefer online sources.

• B) The future might be very ill-informed.

• C) Students prefer ads over articles.

• D) Fake news is not a concern for students.

What percentage of middle schoolers believed that 'sponsored content' was a real news story?

• A) 40%

• B) 60%

• C) 80%

• D) 100%

The article mentions that students were misled by which of the following elements of a website?

• A) Presence of many images.

• B) The number of comments on the site.

• C) A professional appearance and polished "About" section.

• D) The frequency of website updates.

According to the research, which of the following was NOT a reason students were easily duped by online information?

• A) They evaluated content based on its professional appearance.

• B) They often consulted multiple sources to verify information.

• C) They accepted information without seeking supporting evidence.

• D) They weren't familiar with the term "sponsored content."

What did the researchers find when high school students were shown a photograph labeled "Fukushima Nuclear Flowers"?

• A) Most students sought out the origin of the photograph.

• B) Over 80% had difficulty determining the photograph's credibility.

• C) Students were able to identify that it was fake.

• D) Most students ignored the photograph.

In an assessment involving Facebook, what was a significant finding regarding students and the blue checkmark?

• A) The majority recognized its importance.

• B) Only a quarter of students recognized its significance.

• C) All students ignored it.

• D) Most students believed it indicated sponsored content.

Based on the article, what solution do Wineburg and McGrew suggest to combat the issue of students being unable to evaluate online sources effectively?

• A) Remove internet access in schools.

• B) Only allow students to read printed newspapers.

• C) Teach students to read like fact-checkers.

• D) Conduct monthly online assessments.