Understanding News Sources
Authored by Lea Lockwood
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a primary source?
A source that provides direct and firsthand information
A source that interprets, analyses and evaluates information
A source that is always biased
A source that is always anonymous
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a secondary source?
A source that provides direct and firsthand information
A source that interprets and evaluates information
A source that is always biased
A source that is always anonymous
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to know about your news sources?
To increase the number of sources
To make the news shorter
To make the news more entertaining
To ensure the news is reliable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if a news story comes from an expert source?
Assume it is false and ignore it
Panic immediately
Take it more seriously
Assume it is biased and ignore it
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is false equivalence?
When all sources agree on something and they have equivalent views
When a source is anonymous and you cannot investigate their credibility
When a source is prejudiced and presents biased information
When different sources are presented as equally valid even when they are not
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a journalist?
To entertain the audience
To decide what the truth is
To report on the truth
To create news stories
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a source want to stay anonymous?
To avoid being quoted
To increase their credibility and trustworthiness
To make the story more interesting and exciting
To avoid consequences if they get it wrong
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