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WorksheetsEvaluating the Trustworthiness of Online Information
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following actions should you take when trying to decide whether an online news article is credible?
Share the article on social media before reading it.
Read the article and try to confirm the information the author presents.
Trust that the writer of the article is telling the truth.
Ignore the article if you think the author might be biased.
Imagine you see a message that says, "Due to an emergency, school has been cancelled until next Monday. Please share immediately." The message looks official, but you're not sure. How can you find out more?
Check the school website and have your parents call the school to confirm the message.
Check the source.
Look closely for clues that something is not right.
All of the above.
Imagine that you see a message that says, "Due to an emergency, school has been cancelled until next Monday. Please share immediately," and you were about to share it. Is it OK to share the message?
It's OK to share the message because it says, "Please share immediately."
It's OK to share the message because it looks official, and you want others to know about an emergency school closure.
It's not OK to share the message because you're not sure it's true, and spreading fake news can cause confusion.
It's not OK to share the message because you want to wait for others to share it first.
Imagine you see an article with a headline that reads, "Scientists Find Playing Video Games Improves Memory." You share the article and later realise it's fake. What should you do after you realise you shared false information?
Keep the post up just to see how many people fall for it.
Delete your post and post a correction.
Nothing. People will forget about the post in a day or two anyway.
Share other articles with similar headlines to make it look like the information is true.
What is a reliable first step to take when you come across a news article with an unbelievable headline?
Share it immediately to see if others have heard about it.
Assume it's true because it aligns with your beliefs.
Check the publication date and the source of the article.
Ignore it because it seems too good to be true.
When evaluating the credibility of a news source, which of the following should you consider?
The length of the article.
Does the news source have a trustworthy reputation?
How many people have shared it?
The number of comments on the article.
If you receive a forwarded message claiming a major event has occurred, what should you do before sharing it?
Share it immediately to alert others.
Verify the information through trusted news outlets.
Assume it's true if it was sent by a friend.
Ignore it because forwarded messages are always false.
What should you do if you come across a news article that seems too sensational to be true?
Assume it's true because it was shared by a friend.
Ignore it because sensational news is always false.
Research the topic using multiple credible sources.
Share it immediately to get others' opinions.
How can you verify the authenticity of a viral social media post?
Search for the information on reputable news websites.
Check if the post has been shared by a verified account.
Look for similar posts from other users.
Assume it's true if it has many likes and shares.
When you see a headline that contradicts what you know, what is a good first step?
Dismiss it immediately as false.
Assume it's a mistake and ignore it.
Read the full article to understand the context.
Share it to see if others have more information.
What is one way to determine if the source of online information is trustworthy?
It has a colourful design.
It is from a school, university, or government agency.
It has a lot of advertisements.
Why is it important to check if the information appears on other reputable sources?
To see if the website is popular.
To confirm the accuracy of the information.
To find more pictures.
What might indicate that the creator of online content has a bias?
They use a lot of big words.
They are trying to sell something or persuade you of an ideology.
They have a simple website design.
Why is the publication date of online information important?
It shows how old the website is.
It helps determine if the information is up-to-date.
It tells you how many people have visited the site.
What might poor spelling, punctuation, and grammar in online information suggest?
The information is likely trustworthy.
The information is less likely to be trustworthy.
The website is very creative.
What should you do if something online seems "too good to be true"?
Believe it immediately.
Trust your intuition and be cautious.
Share it with everyone you know.
What is a sign that an online source might not be trustworthy?
It has a professional layout.
It lacks references or citations.
It is written by a well-known author.
How can you confirm the trustworthiness of online information?
By checking if it is written in a friendly tone.
By verifying it with other reputable sources.
By seeing if it has a lot of images.
