Evaluating Information Sources and Authority

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.