Discovering Quality Information

What are some indicators of website credibility that you should look for when evaluating a website?

• Use of bright colors

• Number of ads on the website

• Number of social media followers

• Domain authority, author expertise, accurate and up-to-date information, clear references and sources, and a professional design

How can you use advanced search techniques to filter out unreliable information from search results?

• By randomly clicking on search results

• By using specific keywords, quotation marks, site/domain filters, and advanced search operators.

• By not paying attention to the source of the information

• By only using one keyword in the search bar

Why is it important to identify reliable sources when conducting research on the internet?

• To ensure the accuracy and credibility of the information gathered.

• To increase the chances of finding biased and inaccurate information.

• To limit the amount of information available for the research.

• To make the research process longer and more tedious.

What are some red flags that indicate a website may not be a reliable source of information?

• Lots of pictures and videos

• Minimal use of hyperlinks

• Regularly updated content

• Lack of author or publication information, biased or one-sided content, excessive ads or pop-ups, and outdated or unverified information

What are some ways to verify the credibility of the author of an online article or blog post?

• Checking the author's credentials, looking for other articles or publications by the author, and examining the sources and references cited in the article.

• Looking for grammatical errors in the article

• Checking the author's social media following

• Asking the author for their opinion on a controversial topic

What are some advanced search operators that can help you find more specific and reliable information on the internet?

• Some advanced search operators include site:, filetype:, and intitle:.

• Hashtag:

• Emoji:

• Likes:

Why is it important to cross-reference information from multiple sources when conducting research online?

• To verify the accuracy and reliability of the information.

• To confuse the reader with conflicting information

• To rely on only one source for accuracy

• To waste time and effort

What are some reputable sources of information that you can rely on for academic research?

• Peer-reviewed journals, academic books, government publications, reputable websites from educational institutions or organizations

• Social media posts

• Personal blogs

• Wikipedia

How can you determine if a website is using biased language or presenting a one-sided view of a topic?

• By looking at the website's layout and design

• By checking the website's domain name

• By counting the number of images on the website

• By analyzing the language used in the website content and comparing it with other sources

What are some strategies for critically evaluating the information found on social media platforms?

• Checking the source, verifying the information with reliable sources, analyzing the credibility of the author, and being mindful of potential biases.

• Assuming all information is accurate

• Ignoring the source of the information

• Believing everything without question