Crash Course: Navigating Digital Information Quiz

What is the purpose of reading laterally when evaluating new information?

• To find sources to consult

• To provide context

• To get a general overview of a topic

• To check the information from reliable sources

What is the Wikimedia Foundation?

• A community of volunteer Wikipedians

• A non-profit organization that owns and supports Wikipedia

• A source of unreliable information

• A website for editing and creating articles

What are the core content policies of Wikipedia?

• Transparency, accountability, and objectivity

• Accuracy, completeness, and reliability

• Credibility, authority, and relevance

• A neutral point of view, original research, and verifiability

What does it mean when a Wikipedia page is locked for protection?

• Only administrators can edit the page

• The page is temporarily unavailable

• No new or unregistered users can edit the page

• Certain users can edit the page

Why should Wikipedia not be used as a one-stop shop for conducting in-depth research?

• It is not a reliable source

• It lacks comprehensive information

• It has biased content

• It is not peer-reviewed

What is the main criticism of Wikipedia's information?

• It is often inaccurate

• It lacks reliable citations

• It is biased towards certain perspectives

• It is not comprehensive

What is the purpose of using Wikipedia's citations?

• To evaluate the reliability of the information

• To support the claims made on the Wikipedia page

• To find additional sources for research

• To verify the information on the Wikipedia page

What is the recommended approach to using Wikipedia for research?

• Use it as a substitute for peer-reviewed articles

• Use it as the only source for citations

• Use it as a starting point for research

• Use it as the primary source of information

What is the role of volunteer Wikipedians in maintaining the quality of Wikipedia?

• They lock pages to prevent vandalism

• They edit and write content, and keep each other in check

• They act as administrators and enforce content policies

• They provide reliable citations for articles

What is the purpose of the warnings and notes on Wikipedia pages?

• To highlight controversial topics

• To inform readers about inaccuracies or biases

• To provide additional information on the topic

• To promote reliable sources