Fact-Checking Techniques and Strategies

The video tutorial discusses the importance of double checking information, using a quiz and a video to illustrate how fact checkers achieve higher accuracy. It examines the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus website as a case study, highlighting the need for critical evaluation of online sources. Techniques such as click restraint and lateral reading are introduced to help verify information. The tutorial emphasizes evaluating website credibility by checking for reliable sources and identifying internet hoaxes.

What is the primary skill discussed in the introduction that helps improve accuracy in quizzes and real-life scenarios?

• Guessing

• Memorization

• Double-checking

• Speed reading

What was the main focus of the case study discussed in the video?

• A government website

• A fictional species called the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

• A real endangered species

• A scientific research paper

What initial observation was made about the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus website?

• It had many spelling errors

• It had no images

• It looked like a credible and well-designed webpage

• It was difficult to navigate

What is one of the first steps a fact-checker would take when evaluating the Tree Octopus website?

• Search for 'tree octopus fact check' online

• Bookmark the page for later

• Read every detail on the website

• Contact the website owner

Which of the following sources was mentioned as a reliable fact-checking resource?

• Snopes

• A social media post

• An online forum

• A personal blog

What is 'click restraint' in the context of fact-checking?

• Avoiding clicking on any links

• Only clicking on sponsored links

• Scrolling down and evaluating multiple sources before clicking

• Clicking on the first link that appears

What did the fact-checking reveal about the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus?

• It is a newly discovered species

• It is an endangered species

• It is a fictional species created by an author

• It is a real species

What is the significance of a '.gov' domain in web evaluation?

• It indicates a commercial website

• It is a government website and generally more reliable

• It is a non-profit organization

• It is a personal blog

What is 'lateral reading' as mentioned in the conclusion?

• Reading vertically down a page

• Reading only the headlines

• Reading across multiple sources to verify information

• Reading a single webpage thoroughly

Why is double-checking important according to the video?

• It helps in memorizing information

• It saves time

• It is a fun activity

• It ensures higher accuracy and prevents misinformation