Mastering Web Resource Usage

What are the key factors to evaluate website credibility?

• Cost, advertising, and website traffic.

• Authority, accuracy, objectivity, and design.

• Popularity, user reviews, and social media presence.

• Design, color scheme, and font choice.

How can you determine if a source is reliable?

• Only consider sources that are popular

• Rely solely on social media opinions

• Check the author's credentials, publication reputation, citations, and verify with other sources.

• Trust any source that looks professional

What is the purpose of academic databases?

• To serve as a platform for social networking.

• To store personal data and information.

• The purpose of academic databases is to provide access to scholarly resources and facilitate research.

• To provide entertainment and leisure activities.

What factors can help you determine the reliability of an online source?

• The website has a clear and professional layout

• Indicators of a reliable online source include author credentials, citations, a balanced perspective, and a lack of sensationalism.

• The site has a blog section with regular posts

• It is recommended by popular influencers

Why is it important to cross-check information from multiple sources?

• To gather more opinions without concern for truth.

• It is important to cross-check information to verify accuracy and reduce bias.

• To support a single narrative without questioning it.

• To create confusion and misinformation.

What are the benefits of using academic databases over general search engines?

• Access to credible, peer-reviewed sources and advanced search features.

• More advertisements and sponsored content.

• Access to a wider range of multimedia content.

• Faster search results with less filtering.

What role do domain extensions play in assessing credibility?

• Domain extensions only affect website aesthetics, not credibility.

• Domain extensions have no impact on credibility.

• Domain extensions help indicate the type of organization and influence perceived credibility.

• All domain extensions are equally credible regardless of type.

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are original materials; secondary sources analyze or interpret those materials.

• Primary sources are always digital; secondary sources are always print.

• Primary sources are summaries of events; secondary sources are firsthand accounts.

• Primary sources are less reliable than secondary sources.

How can you ensure that your online research is up-to-date?

• Regularly check publication dates and use alerts for updates.

• Only rely on social media for information.

• Use outdated textbooks as primary sources.

• Ignore the publication dates of articles.