Evaluating Information Sources and Authority

Evaluating Information Sources and Authority

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it necessary to trust information from experts, even if they might sometimes be wrong?

Because it's impossible for one person to be an expert in every subject.

Because experts are always right about their field.

Because experts are the only ones who can create online content.

Because trusting experts prevents all misinformation.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "authority" refer to when evaluating a source of information?

A person's recognized knowledge or specialized skill on a particular topic.

The power or influence a person has over others.

The ability of a website to appear professional and well-designed.

The number of followers or subscribers a person has on social media.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a key factor to consider when investigating a source's authority?

The professional background of the author(s).

The process used to create the information.

The systems in place to correct mistakes.

The use of professional photography and a well-designed logo.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way a news organization demonstrates a reliable process for gathering information?

By only publishing stories that support a specific political view.

By relying solely on anonymous sources for all their reports.

By publishing their journalistic ethics and methodologies for the public.

By avoiding any corrections or retractions of their articles.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for news organizations to issue corrections when they make a mistake?

To avoid legal trouble.

To show transparency and maintain trust with readers.

To prove they are always right.

To make their articles longer.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key difference between having a 'perspective' and being 'biased' when sharing information?

Perspective means you only share facts, while bias means you share opinions.

Perspective is a personal viewpoint based on experiences, while bias is an unfair favoring of one side.

Bias is always negative, while perspective is always positive.

There is no difference; the terms mean the same thing.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of an opinion piece published in a newspaper or online?

To provide objective, unbiased facts.

To entertain readers with fictional stories.

To persuade readers to adopt a particular viewpoint or argument.

To report on breaking news events.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When reading information from a think tank or news website with a known political leaning, what is the best approach?

Immediately dismiss the information as unreliable.

Only read sources that agree with your own political views.

Consider their political perspective and how it might influence the content.

Assume all information from such sources is factual and unbiased.