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Finding Credible News/Factors of Fair Use

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Able to be believed; trustworthy is the definition of:

a)

evaluate

b)

credible

c)

bias

d)

fake news

2.

If news is credible, it is able to be corroborated on other sources. What does corroboration mean?

a)

Other sources confirm or support the information

b)

The information is made up

c)

The information is biased

3.

In order to corroborate a source, you should:

a)

Share the information on social media

b)

Trust the author of the information

c)

Read laterally to find other sources that say the same thing

4.

If a source is biased, it means that (check all that apply):

a)

It has a preference for something in a way that may be unfair

b)

It is credible, believable, and trustworthy

c)

It may be questionable news

d)

It is definitely credible news

5.

What are some clues that an online news article might be fake?

a)

It creates a strong emotional reaction

b)

It can not be corroborated

c)

The website is biased or not part of a credible news, academic, or government organziation

d)

All of the above

6.

If a news article contains information that is surprising, but not unbelievable, does not show bias, and all key points in the article can be corroborated, then it is most likely:

a)

Fake news

b)

Questionable news

c)

Credible news

7.

If a news article is written by an author with a known bias, some of the key points can be corroborated, and the source is not part of a credible news, academic, or government organization, then the news is most likely:

a)

Fake news

b)

Questionable news

c)

Credible news

8.

Why might some information found on the internet be untrue?

a)

It was written for satire; intended to be funny and/or to make fun of something

b)

It was written as an editorial, trying to persuade you to believe someone's opinion

c)

It is part of a hoax and is intended to fool the reader

d)

All of the above

9.

Where do most teens say they get their news from?

a)

Social media

b)

Newspapers

c)

CNN

d)

Television news programs

10.

True or false: It is easy these days to make fake news look like real news

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Before you share news you find online you should:

a)

Bookmark it

b)

Take a screenshot of it

c)

Evaluate it

12.

When you come across news and information on the internet, you should:

a)

Read it closely, analyze the source, and look for corroboration

b)

Read it closely, comment on it, and share it

c)

Share it, read it, and always believe it

d)

Trust it, share it, and look for corroboration

13.

True or false: If a website or news article is biased, it may leave out important facts and information.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

How can you analyze the source of the news information?

a)

Just read the "About Us" section of their web page

b)

Google the name of the source as well as the author's name if provided, to learn more about them

c)

Read the article closely

15.

Fake news headlines often:

a)

Are easily corroborated on other credible sources

b)

Are from credible news, academic, or government organizations

c)

Create a strong reaction or emotion in their readers

16.

Creative work that;s not copyrighted and free to use without permission is

a)

copyright

b)

public domain

c)

fair use

17.

The ability to use copyrighted work without permission, but only in certain ways ans specific situations is ?

a)

copyright

b)

public domain

c)

fair use

18.

Legal Protection that creators have over things they create is called

a)

copyright

b)

public domain

c)

fair use

19.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Factors of Fair Use?

a)

Amount

b)

Nature

c)

Purpose

d)

Standard

e)

Effect

20.

Which of the following situations is least likely to be fair use?

a)

A teacher using a photograph in a presentation to his class.

b)

A journalist using a video clip in a news story.

c)

A late-night comedian using a photo as part of a political joke.

d)

A sports fan using a team logo to make his own souvenirs to sell.