Evaluating Online Source Credibility

Which of the following is NOT a traditional method for evaluating the credibility of online sources?

• Checking if the site is a .com or .org

• Using lateral reading to cross-check information

• Looking for advertisements on the site

• Verifying the author's expertise

What is a potential drawback of relying on superficial markers to evaluate a website's credibility?

• They confirm the site's information is current

• They can mislead by focusing on surface-level indicators

• They provide a comprehensive view of the site's reliability

• They ensure the site is free from bias

What is the primary strategy used in lateral reading?

• Focusing on the site's design and layout

• Reading the website's content thoroughly

• Checking multiple external sources for information about the site

• Relying on the site's own claims of credibility

How do fact-checkers use lateral reading to assess a website's credibility?

• By checking the site's advertisement policy

• By relying solely on the website's domain type

• By opening new tabs to find additional information about the site

• By reading the website's content vertically

In the example of lateral reading, what was discovered about phys.org?

• It is a news aggregator that republishes science news

• It is a government-run website

• It is a social media platform

• It is a personal blog