7 Intro 6 Trusted Sites

What are some signs of a trustworthy website?

• Lack of contact information, excessive spelling errors, unreliable sources

• Pop-up ads, outdated design, broken links, suspicious URLs

• Unsecured connection, cluttered layout, generic content, lack of credibility

• Clear contact information, professional design, good reputation

Which of the following is an example of a fake news website?

• Sky News

• BBC

• The Onion

• The Guardian

How can you verify information found on a website?

• Ask a friend for their opinion

• Check if the website has a professional design

• Believe everything you read on the website

• Check other reliable sources say the same thing

What is a biased website?

• Known for its accuracy and reliability.

• Presents information from multiple points of view.

• Provides objective and unbiased information.

• Gives opinions rather than facts.

Why is it important to identify trustworthy sources when conducting research?

• To ensure accuracy and reliability of information.

• To make the research process more complicated.

• To increase the chances of encountering false information.

• To waste time and effort on unreliable information.

Which of the following is NOT a reliable source of information?

• Academic journals

• Newspapers

• Social media

• Books

What is making untrustworthy sites harder to spot?

• Improved website design and user experience
• Increased awareness and education
• Outdated technology and techniques
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) creating high quality design with no spelling errors.

What steps can you take to avoid falling for fake news websites?

• Double check it is true before you believe it.

• Rely solely on one news source for information

• Click on suspicious links to verify their authenticity

• Always trust news articles from social media platforms

How can you determine if a website has a biased perspective?

• Check the website's design and layout.

• Look for biased language or tone in the content.

• Consider the number of advertisements on the website.

• Consider the sources, affiliations, language, and compare with reputable sources.

Why is it important to fact-check information found on the internet?

• To increase confusion

• To promote misinformation

• To waste time and effort

• To ensure accuracy and prevent the spread of misinformation.