Evaluating Online Articles

What is the first step in evaluating an online article?

• Read the conclusion

• Skip to the middle of the article

• Check the author's credentials

• Read the title and introduction

Why is it important to check the author's credentials?

• To determine the author's height, weight, and shoe size.

• To find out the author's favorite color, food, and hobby.

• To verify the author's age, nationality, and marital status.

• To determine the author's expertise, credibility, and qualifications.

What should you look for when evaluating the publication date of an online article?

• Random date

• Date of publication is not important

• Most recent date

• Oldest date

Why is it important to look for citations and references in an online article?

• To make the article more confusing

• To waste time and effort

• To verify the accuracy and credibility of the information presented.

• To ignore the author's expertise

What is a red flag when evaluating the credibility of an online article?

• Long article length

• Spelling and grammar errors

• Positive reader reviews

• Lack of credible sources or references

Why is it important to read an online article from start to finish?

• To waste time and procrastinate

• To skim through and miss important details

• To fully understand the content and avoid missing important details or context.

• To only read the conclusion and assume the rest

What is a reliable source for evaluating the credibility of an online article?

• personal blogs

• online forums

• social media

• fact-checking websites

What should you do if you come across conflicting information in different online articles?

• Ignore all conflicting information and only rely on one article.

• Evaluate the credibility and reliability of the sources and consult multiple sources to gather a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

• Choose the article that has the most appealing design.

• Believe the information in the article that aligns with your preconceived notions.

What is a potential bias in an online article?

• Subjective language or opinions

• Lack of credible sources

• Incorrect facts or information

• Inconsistent or contradictory statements

Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives when evaluating online articles?

• To reinforce personal beliefs and opinions

• To avoid bias, misinformation, and gain a comprehensive understanding.

• To limit the amount of information available

• To save time and effort