Credible Sources Quiz

Which of the following is considered a credible source of information?

• Personal blogs

• Official government websites

• Social media posts

• Unverified online forums

What type of sites represent universities and respected organizations with specific expertise?

• Entertainment websites

• Institutional sites

• E-commerce sites

• Personal websites

Which type of journals are considered credible sources?

• Peer-reviewed journals

• Fashion magazines

• Travel blogs

• Fiction novels

What should you be cautious of when using official government websites as sources?

• Outdated information

• Bias

• High costs

• Limited access

Why is it important to use reputable news sources?

• To find entertaining stories

• To avoid fake news

• To access free content

• To get celebrity gossip

Which of the following is often considered a less credible source?

• Peer-reviewed journals

• Blogs (Wordpress, Weebly, Wix, Blogger, etc.)

• Government publications

• Academic textbooks

What type of source is a web forum considered to be?

• Highly credible

• Less credible

• Always reliable

• Peer-reviewed

Why might materials published by an entity with an ulterior motive be considered less credible?

• They are always fact-checked

• They may contain biases

• They are peer-reviewed

• They are published by universities

Which organization is described as "the nation's largest professional employee organization"?

• National Education Association

• Debate.org

• Higher Ed Data Stories

• National Teachers Union

Why is the website debate.org considered not credible according to the document?

• It is a government website.

• It is user-generated and anyone can post responses.

• It is a scientific journal.

• It is a news website.