Navigating the Digital Information Maze

Which of the following is a reliable indicator that a website might be a credible source of information?

• The website ends in .com

• The website has a lot of advertisements

• The website is associated with a recognized institution like a university or government

• The website has a very professional look

What should you do first when evaluating the credibility of an online source?

• Check if the website looks professional

• Verify the information through another reliable source

• See if the article has any spelling mistakes

• Look at the number of views or shares the article has

Which of the following is a sign that a news article might be fake?

• The article provides evidence and sources for its claims

• The article is on a website you've never heard of

• The headline uses all caps

• The article is about a current event

Why is it important to check the date on an online article before believing its content?

• Older articles are always more reliable

• The relevance of the information may have changed over time

• Articles without dates are usually fake

• Newer articles are always more accurate

What is a good practice when trying to determine if an online image is real or has been manipulated?

• Check if the image appears on reputable news sites

• See if the image has a lot of likes or shares

• Determine if the image looks realistic

• Ask your friends if they think it's real

Which of the following is NOT a reliable way to verify the accuracy of an online article?

• Reading the comments section to see what others think

• Checking the credentials of the author

• Looking for the same information on other reputable sites

• Checking if the article cites its sources

What is the significance of an article that provides links to its sources?

• It means the article is too long

• It indicates that the article may be more credible, as it shows where the information came from

• It suggests that the article is biased

• It means the article is likely to be fake

Why is it important to consider the author's bias when reading an online article?

• Authors with biases always write fake news

• Understanding the author's perspective can help you assess the reliability of the information

• Articles written by biased authors are more entertaining

• Bias is not important in evaluating an article's credibility

What role do fact-checking websites play in identifying fake news?

• They provide opinions on current events

• They can help verify the accuracy of information in news stories

• They are usually the source of fake news

• They only check facts about celebrities

Which of the following is a red flag that an online article may be spreading misinformation?

• The article is from a well-known news outlet

• The article includes quotes from experts

• The article makes sensational claims without evidence

• The article is about a common topic