Assessing the Quality of Supporting Material

The video tutorial discusses the challenges of finding credible sources in a post-truth era filled with misinformation and propaganda. It introduces four moves to evaluate sources: stopping, investigating, finding better coverage, and tracing claims to their original context. The importance of critical thinking, avoiding bias, understanding author intent, and corroborating claims is emphasized. Fact-checking and understanding context, especially in social media, are crucial. The tutorial concludes with additional resources and highlights the importance of credible sources in both academic and real-life contexts.

What is a common issue with information found on the internet?

• It is rarely updated.

• It is only published by credible sources.

• It is often filled with misinformation.

• It is always accurate.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four moves to assess credibility?

• Stop

• Investigate

• Find better coverage

• Accept without question

What should you do first when you come across a new source?

• Ignore it.

• Immediately share it on social media.

• Stop and think critically.

• Assume it is true.

Why is it important to avoid confirmation bias when researching?

• To keep an open mind and consider multiple perspectives.

• To avoid reading too much information.

• To ensure you only find information that supports your views.

• To save time during research.

What should you consider about the author of a source?

• Their agenda and credibility.

• Their writing style.

• Their popularity on social media.

• Their age.

What is a good practice if you doubt a claim you come across?

• Immediately share it.

• Assume it is false.

• Find other sources to corroborate it.

• Ignore the claim.

Which websites are mentioned as fact-checking resources?

• Snopes.com and Factcheck.org

• Wikipedia and Google

• Facebook and Twitter

• Reddit and Quora

Why is context important when evaluating social media posts?

• It helps to understand the full story.

• It increases the number of likes.

• It makes the post more interesting.

• It is not important.

What tool can you use to verify the authenticity of an image?

• Video player

• Reverse image search

• Text editor

• Spreadsheet software

What is the purpose of the additional videos mentioned in the transcript?

• To delve more deeply into the topics discussed.

• To provide entertainment.

• To replace the main content.

• To test your internet speed.