What are some criteria for evaluating the reliability of online articles?

Reliable Sources Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Checking the author's credentials, verifying the sources, examining the publication date, and assessing the overall credibility of the website.
Checking the number of social media shares
Looking for the use of colorful language
Counting the number of ads on the website
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify bias in news sources?
By checking the number of advertisements in the newspaper
By checking for sensationalism, lack of credible sources, one-sided reporting, and the use of loaded language.
By asking friends and family for their opinions on the news source
By looking at the font size and color used in the article
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are academic journals considered reliable sources?
Written by non-experts
Based on personal opinions
Not reviewed by anyone
Peer-reviewed by experts
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some ways to evaluate the credibility of scientific research?
Not considering conflicts of interest
Ignoring the reputation of the journal or publisher
Believing everything you read
Checking for peer review, examining the methodology and data analysis, considering the reputation of the journal or publisher, and looking for conflicts of interest.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some red flags that indicate misinformation on social media?
Verified by a celebrity
Lack of credible sources, sensationalized or exaggerated claims, and absence of fact-checking
Use of emojis
High number of likes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you assess the trustworthiness of historical sources?
Check the font size and style of the source
Look for sources that confirm your preconceived beliefs
Consider the author's credibility, the source's proximity to the event, the presence of bias, and corroboration with other sources.
Ask the author's opinion on the event
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to verify the author and publication date of online articles?
To ensure credibility and accuracy of the information.
To waste time and effort
To increase the popularity of the article
To support the author financially
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