INTERMEDIATE 2 Reliable vs. Unreliable Sources

Which domain is generally more reliable for academic research?

• .com

• .edu

• .net

• .biz

What is the best way to verify the credibility of an author?

• Check their social media profile

• Look at their qualifications and previous work

• See if their article has ads

• Ensure they have a photo attached

Which source would likely be unreliable for serious research?

• Peer-reviewed journal

• News article from a respected outlet

• Anonymous blog post

• Government report

If a source is clearly biased, what should you do?

• Accept the information without question

• Only use information that supports your argument

• Cross-check it with other sources

• Ignore it completely

What is a common indicator of an unreliable website?

• Professional design

• Overloaded with clickbait ads

• Citations to external sources

• Updated regularly

Why are peer-reviewed journals considered credible?

• They are written by celebrities

• They include fun graphics

• They are reviewed by experts in the field

• They focus on entertainment

Which factor can make a source reliable?

• Outdated publication date

• Data backed by evidence and citations

• Excessive emotional language

• Lack of an author name

Which of the following is an unreliable source?

• A Wikipedia page without citations

• A .gov website

• A book published by a university press

• An article with expert interviews

What does "unbiased content" mean?

• Information that promotes a single viewpoint

• Content that gives a balanced perspective without taking sides

• Articles with ads for related products

• Sources published by friends

How can you confirm an online source's reliability?

• Trust it because it's popular

• Compare it to other sources

• Choose it based on your opinion

• Use it because it's easy to access