Lateral Reading

Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of information found on the web?

• All information on the web is reliable and unbiased.

• Web information is always complete and accurate.

• Information on the web can be shallow, incomplete, inaccurate, or heavily biased.

• Only .org websites provide credible information.

If something is "superficial" that means...

• It refers to something that is meaningful.

• It means very detailed and thorough.
• It means lacking depth or substance/only concerned with what the outside looks like

• It indicates a strong emotional connection.

Websites often tell you when they are being biased or lack expertise.

• True

• False

Fact checkers open new web browser​ tabs to check a websites ​ (a)   . This is called ​ (b)   reading.

• credibility
• lateral
• vertical
• appearance

Wikipedia can be a helpful tool for fact checkers.

• True

• False

What is the primary benefit of using lateral reading for website evaluation?

• It allows for faster reading of website content.

• It helps to identify the website's aesthetic appeal.

• It provides a more complete perspective on a websites credibility.

• It ensures that all information on the web is accurate.