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WorksheetsLesson 3.3 The Framework for Information Literacy
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Maria is researching climate change for a school project. She finds a blog post with no author name or references. What should she do?
Use it because it supports her argument
Verify the source and look for credible references
Ignore all online sources
Copy the content without checking
John sees a viral social media post claiming a new health cure. What is the best first step?
Share it immediately
Check if the information is from a reliable medical source
Believe it because many people liked it
Ask friends if they think it’s true
Evelyn is working on a report for her statistics class. She needs to find reliable data to support her arguments. Which source is most reliable?
A random blog
A government health website
A personal opinion on Twitter
A YouTube influencer’s video
Anna finds conflicting information about a historical event while researching for her school project. What should she do?
Choose the version that sounds better
Compare multiple credible sources
Ask her friend for the correct answer
Ignore the topic
James, a company employee, receives an email asking for his login details. What is the best action?
Reply with the details
Verify the sender and report suspicious activity
Ignore and delete without checking
Forward to colleagues
Hannah is working on a research project and wants to use Wikipedia as a resource. What is the best approach for her?
Copy everything from Wikipedia
Use Wikipedia as a starting point and verify with primary sources
Avoid Wikipedia completely
Trust Wikipedia without checking
Rohan, a researcher, finds a study published in 1995. What should he consider?
It’s outdated; look for recent studies
Use it without checking
Ignore all old sources
Assume it’s still accurate
Grace is working on a research paper for her class. Her teacher emphasizes the importance of citing sources. Why is this important?
To make the paper longer
To give credit and show reliability
To confuse readers
To avoid writing original ideas
Daniel downloads free software from an unknown site. What is the risk?
No risk at all
Malware or data theft
Faster computer performance
Guaranteed safety
A journalist named Ethan uses only one source for a breaking news story. What is the problem?
It saves time
It may lead to misinformation
It makes the story more exciting
It guarantees accuracy
Olivia finds a statistic on Instagram. What should she do?
Use it immediately
Verify from official reports or research papers
Assume it’s true because it’s popular
Ask a friend if it sounds correct
Why is evaluating the author’s credentials important?
To know if the author is famous
To ensure the information is credible
To make the paper look fancy
To avoid reading the article
Aria, a student, copies text from a website without citation for her research paper. What is this called?
Research
Plagiarism
Paraphrasing
Summarizing
Why is information literacy important in the workplace?
To spread rumors
To make informed decisions
To avoid learning new skills
To ignore company policies
Isla reads a headline: “New miracle diet discovered!” What should she do?
Believe it immediately
Check the source and supporting evidence
Share it on social media
Try the diet without research
Why is it risky for Daniel to rely only on social media for news?
Social media is always accurate
It may spread misinformation
It guarantees truth
It is the fastest way to learn
Mia is conducting research for her school project and decides to use Google to find information. What is the best practice?
Click the first link only
Evaluate sources for credibility
Trust all search results
Avoid checking publication dates
Aiden is researching for his school project on climate change. He finds several articles online. Why is checking the publication date important?
To know if the source is recent and relevant
To make the paper longer
To ignore old ideas
To impress the teacher
Jackson receives health advice from a celebrity. What should he do?
Follow it immediately
Verify with medical professionals or trusted sources
Share it with friends
Assume it’s correct because they are famous
Abigail is writing a research paper for her class. She finds a great source online but knows that simply copying the text would be wrong. Why is paraphrasing better than copying text?
It shows understanding and avoids plagiarism
It makes the paper longer
It hides the source
It is easier than writing original ideas
Grace finds a PDF with no author or date while researching for her project. What should she do?
Use it without checking
Look for more reliable sources
Assume it’s correct
Share it with classmates
Why is bias in information dangerous?
It gives a balanced view
It can mislead decision-making
It makes research easier
It improves credibility
Emma, a student, wants to use AI tools for her research project on climate change. What is the best approach?
Use AI without verifying
Cross-check AI-generated content with credible sources
Avoid AI completely
Trust AI blindly
Nora is working on a school project and needs to gather information from various sources. She realizes that she needs to be able to find, evaluate, and use information effectively to complete her project successfully. Why is information literacy important for students like Nora?
To memorize facts only
To find, evaluate, and use information effectively
To avoid reading books
To copy answers easily
Maya reads conflicting health advice online about diet and exercise. What should she do?
Choose the one she likes
Consult reliable medical sources
Ask social media friends
Ignore all advice
Why is citing sources important in academic work?
To avoid plagiarism and show credibility
To make the paper longer
To confuse readers
To copy ideas easily
Zoe finds a video with millions of views. Is it always reliable?
Yes, popularity means truth
No, verify the source and content
Yes, because many people watched it
Yes, if it looks professional
Aria is researching for her school project and comes across various articles online. She knows that not all information is reliable. Why is critical thinking essential in information literacy?
To accept all information
To question and evaluate sources
To memorize facts only
To avoid research
Evelyn wants to share news online. What should she do first?
Share immediately
Verify accuracy and source credibility
Add personal opinion
Ignore verification
Ava is trying to decide which news article to share on social media. She comes across several articles, some of which contain misleading information. Why is information literacy important for Ava in this situation?
To spread rumors
To make informed decisions and avoid misinformation
To ignore facts
To copy ideas easily
