7.24_Determine the relevance, reliability, and validity of info.

Which of the following is the BEST way to determine if a website is reliable?

• Check if the website has a lot of advertisements

• Look at the website's design and colors

• Verify the author's credentials and check for citations

• See how many images are on the website

When reading a nonfiction text, what indicates that the information is likely valid?

• The text is very long

• The author uses complex vocabulary

• Multiple credible sources support the information

• The text was published recently

What is a key characteristic of a reliable news source?

• The articles are free to read

• The source presents facts without bias and includes evidence

• The website has many pop-up advertisements

• The articles are written anonymously

How can you tell if a fictional text is appropriate for research?

• It should only be used to understand the time period or cultural context

• It can be used as a primary source for historical facts

• It should be used as the main source of scientific information

• It can replace nonfiction sources entirely

What makes a source relevant to your research?

• It was published in the last year

• It directly relates to your topic and answers your questions

• It has a lot of pictures

• It was written by a famous person

Which of these is NOT a good way to verify information?

• Cross-referencing with other reliable sources

• Checking the author's credentials

• Assuming it's true because it's on the internet

• Looking at the publication date

When evaluating a digital source, what should you look for in the URL?

• A lot of numbers in the web address

• Domain endings like .edu, .gov, or .org

• Colorful website design

• Many social media links

What is an example of bias in a source?

• Including statistical data

• Citing other sources

• Presenting only one side of an argument

• Using professional language

Why is it important to check the publication date of a source?

• To see if it's popular

• To know if the information is current and accurate

• To check if it's written in English

• To find out if it's free to access

What makes a fictional text valuable for research?

• It provides accurate scientific data

• It gives insight into human experiences and perspectives

• It contains current news information

• It lists historical dates and facts