Fast Checking Internet Information

Who is behind the information in the text?

• All of the above

• A friend on Facebook

• A stranger

• A news organization

What is the evidence for the claims made in the text?

• All of the above

• Names of individuals making the claims

• Illustrative videos or photos

• Links to articles or studies

What do other sources say about the claims in the text?

• None of the above

• There is no consensus among sources

• There is a consensus among all sources

• All sources agree with the claims

What is the main goal of MediaWise as mentioned in the text?

• To promote fake news

• To create misinformation

• To teach students how to assess the accuracy of information online

• To spread rumors

What is the role of fact-checkers as described in the text?

• To verify facts before publication

• To spread rumors

• To ignore information

• To create fake news

What is the importance of checking multiple sources according to the text?

• To verify the accuracy of claims

• To confuse readers

• To provide conflicting information

• To spread misinformation

What is the difference between skepticism and cynicism as explained in the text?

• There is no difference

• Skepticism improves critical thinking, cynicism clouds judgement

• Cynicism improves critical thinking, skepticism clouds judgement

• Both skepticism and cynicism cloud judgement

What is the purpose of the Crash Course Navigating Digital Information series?

• To spread fake news

• To teach how to navigate digital information

• To create misinformation

• To confuse viewers

What is the main message regarding information in the text?

• Interrogate the information you come across

• Ignore all information

• Distrust everything you read

• Believe everything you read

What is the role of the Stanford History Education Group in the text?

• To promote fake news

• To conduct research on evaluating information online

• To create misinformation

• To spread rumors