Evaluating Online Source Credibility

The video discusses the limitations of using checklists to evaluate the credibility of online sources. It highlights the problems with focusing on surface-level features and misconceptions about .org domains. Instead, it suggests that students should investigate the people or organizations behind the sources using broader internet research to determine their trustworthiness.

What is a common critique of using checklists to evaluate online sources?

• They focus on deep analysis of the content.

• They emphasize surface-level features over source investigation.

• They are too short and lack detail.

• They are only applicable to academic sources.

What is a common feature of checklists that can mislead students?

• They are too expensive to access.

• They often recommend ineffective strategies.

• They are only available in certain languages.

• They require professional training to use.

Why are traditional strategies like checking if a site is a .org considered outdated?

• They require advanced technical skills.

• They are too complex for students to understand.

• They were designed for use with dial-up internet.

• They are only applicable to government websites.

What misconception about .org domains is highlighted in the video?

• .org domains are inherently more trustworthy.

• .org domains are more secure than other domains.

• .org domains are only used by educational institutions.

• .org domains are always non-profit organizations.

What is a potential risk of teaching students that .org domains are more trustworthy?

• Students may not learn how to use search engines effectively.

• Students may be misled by organizations with hidden agendas.

• Students may become over-reliant on .org sites.

• Students may ignore other domain types.

What is a major limitation of using checklists to evaluate a site's trustworthiness?

• They are not available for free online.

• They focus on the site's appearance rather than its credibility.

• They are only useful for evaluating news websites.

• They require too much time to complete.

Why might about pages not be reliable for evaluating a site's credibility?

• They are not accessible on mobile devices.

• They can contain any information the author wishes to add.

• They are often too technical for students to understand.

• They are only updated once a year.

What should students prioritize instead of relying on checklists?

• Investigating who is behind the source.

• Checking the site's design and layout.

• Reading user reviews of the site.

• Counting the number of external links on the site.

How can students learn more about an unfamiliar organization?

• By opening a new browser tab and researching online.

• By contacting the organization directly.

• By reading the organization's about page.

• By checking the site's domain registration details.

What is a more effective strategy than using checklists for evaluating online sources?

• Checking the site's loading speed.

• Reading the site's privacy policy.

• Investigating the source's background and motivations.

• Counting the number of images on the site.