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WorksheetsIdentifying Sources in Journalism
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the first step in evaluating the credibility of a source?
Check the author's credentials and expertise.
Ask a friend for their opinion
Read the entire source
Ignore the source completely
Which of the following is NOT a reliable news organization?
The New York Times
CNN
BBC
TikTok
What is one way to identify fake news?
Fact-checking
Ignoring news sources
Believing everything you read
Sharing on social media
Why is it important to find credible sources?
To waste time and effort
To spread misinformation
To confuse readers
To ensure reliability and accuracy of information.
What should you do if a source lacks citations or references?
Create your own citations and references for the source.
Use the source anyway, even without citations or references.
Find alternative sources with proper citations and references.
Ask the author of the source for citations and references.
Which of the following is a reliable source for news?
Social media influencers
Tabloid newspapers
Personal blogs
Reputable and unbiased news organizations
What is one characteristic of a reliable news organization?
What is one way to verify the credibility of a source?
Consider the popularity of the source
Check for references or citations
Look for spelling and grammar mistakes
Trust the information without verification
Which of the following is a red flag for fake news?
The article has a catchy headline.
The information is supported by credible sources.
The article has a lot of social media shares.
The source is not credible or reputable.
Why is it important to recognize reliable news organizations?
To support biased reporting
To spread misinformation
To ensure accurate and unbiased information
To promote fake news
What are the benefits of recognizing reliable news organizations?
To support biased reporting
To spread misinformation
To ensure accurate and unbiased information
To promote fake news
Why is it important to verify the credibility of sources?
To waste time and effort
To spread misinformation
To confuse readers
To ensure reliability and accuracy of information.
What is a common red flag for fake news?
The article has a catchy headline.
The information is supported by credible sources.
The article has a lot of social media shares.
The source is not credible or reputable.
What should you do if a source lacks citations or references?
Create your own citations and references for the source.
Use the source anyway, even without citations or references.
Find alternative sources with proper citations and references.
Ask the author of the source for citations and references.
What is the FIRST step in evaluating the credibility of a source?
Check the author's credentials and expertise.
Ask a friend for their opinion
Read the entire source
Ignore the source completely
