What are some factors to consider when evaluating the credibility of a website?
TRAP TEST Internet Research Skills

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Computers
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8th Grade
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Easy

Erin Sandoval
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Number of social media followers
Number of advertisements on the website
Author's expertise, website domain, citations/references, design/functionality
Color scheme of the website
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to use advanced search techniques when conducting research?
To find less relevant information and waste time.
To make the research process longer and more tedious.
To narrow down the results and find more relevant information.
To confuse the researcher and make the results less accurate.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
List three characteristics of a reliable source on the internet.
Popular, pretty, lots of info
Opinionated, written 20 years ago, persuasive
Outdated, lots of pictures, info on this site only
Credible, authoritative, and unbiased
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you verify the credibility of an author or organization on a website?
Ask for personal recommendations from friends
Check the website's color scheme
Check for their credentials, expertise, and reputation
Look for spelling and grammar mistakes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common red flags that indicate a website may not be a reliable source of information?
No contact information
Some common red flags include lack of author or publication information, biased or one-sided content, outdated information, and excessive advertising or pop-ups.
Lots of cute pictures
No social media links
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the importance of cross-referencing information from multiple sources when conducting research.
It helps to verify the accuracy and reliability of the information, identify any biases or misinformation, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of the topic.
It makes the research process longer and more complicated
It is unnecessary and a waste of time
It can lead to confusion and conflicting information
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some advanced search operators that can help narrow down search results on the internet?
quotation marks
Asterisk:
Hashtag:
Emoji:
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