Using Wikipedia: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information

Using Wikipedia: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information

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Interactive Video

Computers

9th Grade

Easy

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Jessie Levesque

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason John Green suggests not to rely on a single source of information?

It is too time-consuming.

It may be biased.

It is always incorrect.

It is difficult to understand.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the core content policies of Wikipedia?

Only experts can edit.

Content must be verifiable.

Content must be biased.

Original research is encouraged.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a gold padlock icon on a Wikipedia page indicate?

The page has no sources.

Only administrators can edit the page.

The page is semi-protected.

The page is editable by anyone.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should Wikipedia not be used as the only source for in-depth research?

It is difficult to navigate.

It is not always accurate.

It is too detailed.

It is too expensive.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a good practice when using Wikipedia for research?

Only read the introduction.

Ignore the citations.

Use it as a starting point.

Edit the page yourself.