Evaluating Online Information

Why is it important to have reliable information today?

• Trust in society is built solely on personal relationships.

• Reliable information is important for informed decision-making and trust in society.

• Informed decision-making is irrelevant in today's fast-paced world.

• Reliable information is only necessary for academic purposes.

What are some common domain extensions that indicate credibility?

• .edu, .gov, .org

• .info

• .net

• .com

How can the presence of author information affect a website's credibility?

• The presence of author information increases transparency and trustworthiness, enhancing the website's credibility.

• Author information is irrelevant to website credibility.

• Websites with anonymous authors are always more credible.

• Author information decreases the trustworthiness of a website.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is objective and verifiable; an opinion is subjective and based on personal beliefs.

• A fact is always true; an opinion is always false.

• A fact can change over time; an opinion remains constant.

• A fact is based on feelings; an opinion is based on evidence.

Can you give an example of a fact?

• Water boils at 50 degrees Celsius.

• The Moon is made of cheese.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

• Cats are reptiles.

Can you give an example of an opinion?

• Chocolate ice cream is a flavor.

• I think chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

• Ice cream is a dessert.

• I prefer vanilla over chocolate.

Why is the publication date important when evaluating a website?

• The publication date only matters for academic articles.

• The publication date is important because it helps determine the relevance and accuracy of the information.

• The publication date is irrelevant to the website's design.

• The publication date indicates the author's credentials.

What does it mean for a source to be biased?

• A source is biased if it is written by an expert.

• A source is biased if it only includes verified facts.

• A source is biased if it presents all viewpoints equally.

• A source is biased if it unfairly favors one perspective, distorting facts or omitting other viewpoints.

How can you identify if a website is objective?

• A website is objective if it presents factual information without bias, includes citations, maintains a neutral tone, and has credible authors.

• A website is objective if it has a colorful design.

• A website is objective if it has many advertisements.

• A website is objective if it is popular among users.

What role do sources cited play in determining credibility?

• Sources cited are irrelevant to credibility.

• Sources cited enhance credibility by providing evidence and authoritative support for claims.

• Citing sources decreases the reliability of claims.

• Sources cited only serve to confuse the reader.