Navigating Digital Information Study Guide

Which of the following is NOT a technique fact-checkers use to evaluate online information?

• Scrolling through the entire first page of search results

• Clicking the first link that appears in the search results

• Checking the second or third pages of search results

• Scanning search result titles and URLs

What does John Green mean by "click restraint"?

• Avoiding clicking on any links

• Only clicking on links from trusted sources

• Pausing before clicking on a link to evaluate search results

• Limiting time spent online

According to research from the Stanford Education Group, what do fact-checkers do that most other people do not?

• Use multiple search engines

• Spend more time evaluating search results

• Only use Google for research

• Focus on website design

What is "search engine optimization"?

• The process of making a website appear higher in search results

• A way to ensure websites are trustworthy

• A type of internet censorship

• A technique for avoiding misleading information

Which of the following is NOT a tip for refining search engine results?

• Use quotation marks for exact phrases.

• Add "site:" to limit results to a specific website.

• Include a minus sign to eliminate words or websites.

• Use an asterisk to replace unknown words.

What is the main purpose of the "talk" tab on a Wikipedia page?

• To leave comments and feedback for the author

• To see the conversations among editors about the article

• To report factual errors

• To propose changes to the article

What does a gold padlock icon on a Wikipedia page indicate?

• The page has been flagged for potential inaccuracies.

• The page is semi-protected and can only be edited by registered users.

• The page is fully protected and can only be edited by administrators.

• The page has been nominated for deletion.

What potential weakness of Wikipedia is discussed in the source material?

• It is too difficult to edit.

• It lacks comprehensive coverage of all topics.

• It relies on published sources, which can have biases.

• It is not widely used.

What significant change did the internet bring to information production and consumption?

• Information became more difficult to access.

• The barrier to creating and retrieving information was lowered.

• Information became more reliable.

• Only experts could share their perspectives.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three questions fact-checkers consistently ask themselves when evaluating information?

• Who is behind this information?

• How visually appealing is the website?

• What is the evidence for their claims?

• What do other sources say about the organization and its claims?