Understanding Credible Information

Credible information is:

• Always found on social media.

• Information that is likely to be true and trustworthy.

• Information that is entertaining but not necessarily true.

• Information that is shared by many people.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of credible information?

• Supported by evidence

• From a reliable source

• Contains strong opinions

• Free of bias

What is an editorial?

• A news article that presents facts objectively.

• An opinion piece written by a journalist or columnist.

• A fictional story.

• A scientific research paper.

Satire is:

• A serious news report.

• The use of humor to criticize or make fun of something.

• A type of scientific research.

• A synonym for credible.

A hoax is:

• A true story that is widely shared.

• A false story or trick intended to deceive people.

• A type of humor that is not meant to be taken seriously.

• A scientific experiment.

What is corroboration?

• Finding evidence from multiple sources to support the truth of something.

• Sharing information with others.

• Creating a false story.

• Believing everything you read online.

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

• A personal blog

• A reputable news organization

• An anonymous social media post

• A website with no author information

How can you determine the credibility of an author?

• Check their social media profiles.

• See if they are an expert in the field.

• Read all of their previous articles.

• Assume they are always credible.

What is the purpose of clickbait?

• To provide accurate and unbiased information.

• To attract attention to a website, even if the content is misleading.

• To educate the public on important issues.

• To support charitable causes.

Why is it important to be critical of information you find online?

• To avoid being misled or deceived.

• To save time.

• To impress your friends.

• To avoid reading anything online.