Credible vs Non Credible Sources Quiz

Reliability of online articles: What is one way to determine if an online article is reliable?

• Check the credibility of the author and the publication

• Count the number of likes on social media

• Believe everything you read without questioning

• Look for flashy and attention-grabbing headlines

Reliability of online articles: Why is it important to check the author's credentials when evaluating the reliability of an online article?

• To find out the author's favorite color

• To determine the author's expertise and credibility on the topic.

• To determine the author's favorite food

• To see if the author has a pet

Reliability of online articles: What are some red flags to look for when assessing the reliability of an online article?

• Lack of author information, biased language or tone, lack of citations or sources, and sensationalist or clickbait headlines

• Presence of author information, unbiased language or tone, and multiple citations or sources

• Lack of sensationalist or clickbait headlines, use of biased language or tone, and presence of citations or sources

• Use of reliable sources, unbiased language or tone, and lack of sensationalist or clickbait headlines

Reliability of online articles: How can cross-referencing information from multiple sources help in determining the reliability of an online article?

• By making the information more confusing and difficult to understand

• By limiting the perspectives and opinions presented in the article

• By making it harder to fact-check the information

• By allowing you to compare and verify the information for accuracy and consistency.

Reliability of online articles: Why is it important to consider the publication date of an online article when assessing its reliability?

• To see if the article has been translated into multiple languages

• To determine the length of the article

• To check the author's social media followers

• To determine the currency and relevance of the information

Using primary sources: What is a primary source in journalism?

• A Wikipedia page on the topic

• A blog post by an expert in the field

• A firsthand account or original document that provides direct evidence on a topic

• A news article written by a journalist

Using primary sources: Why is it important to use primary sources in journalism?

• To ensure the information is outdated and inaccurate.

• To provide biased and unreliable information.

• To make the news more entertaining and sensationalized.

• To provide first-hand and reliable information.

Using primary sources: How can interviews with eyewitnesses be valuable primary sources for a news story?

• They are often unreliable and inaccurate

• They provide fictionalized accounts of events

• They provide firsthand accounts and unique perspectives on an event.

• They offer unbiased and objective perspectives

Using primary sources: What are some examples of primary sources that journalists can use in their reporting?

• Opinion articles

• Social media posts

• Official documents, eyewitness accounts, original research, interviews

• Wikipedia pages

Using primary sources: How can using primary sources enhance the credibility of a news story?

• It provides first-hand, original information that has not been altered or interpreted by others.

• It adds bias to the news story

• It provides second-hand information

• It makes the news story less interesting