GCF Digital Media Literacy Judging Online Information

What should you consider to determine if a website's information is relevant?

• If the website has a .com domain

• If the website appears in a Google search

• If the website contains the information you're looking for

• If the website has a colorful design

What is a clue that a website might be biased?

• The website has a humorous tone

• The website is written by a single author

• The website has many ads with a political or ideological bias

• The website has a .gov domain

Which top-level domain is usually reliable for government information?

• .edu

• .org

• .com

• .gov

Why is it important to check the date of an article on a website?

• To see if the website is popular

• To check if the website is secure

• To find out if the author is famous

• To determine if the information is current

What is a good practice when using Wikipedia for research?

• Ignore the article's organization

• Assume all information is true

• Use it as the only source for your research

• Check the references at the bottom of the article