Understanding Credibility and Misinformation

What does it mean for a source to be credible?

• It was published by anyone on the internet.

• It provides reliable, accurate, and trustworthy information.

• It only uses complicated language.

• It is a source that agrees with your opinion.

Which of the following is an example of misinformation?

• A website that claims drinking water can cure cancer without any scientific evidence.

• A blog post that lists healthy eating tips backed by nutritionists.

• An article that reviews the latest smartphone based on user feedback.

• A news report about a natural disaster with verified sources.

You're researching for a school project and come across a website that looks professional, but it doesn't list any authors or sources. What should you do?

• Trust the website because it looks professional.

• Use the information, but verify it with other sources.

• Avoid using the website entirely because it's not credible.

• Copy the information directly because it's faster.

Which of the following is the best way to verify the credibility of a source?

• Check if the source has advertisements.

• Look for the publication date, author credentials, and sources cited.

• Only use sources that match your opinion.

• Make sure the website has a lot of pictures.

You find an article on social media that claims a major event happened but provides no links or references. What should you do next?

• Share the article because it's urgent news.

• Ignore the article since it’s likely disinformation.

• Check if the information is reported by multiple reliable news sources.

• Trust the article because it was shared by a friend.

What is disinformation?

• False information spread unintentionally.

• Accurate information that is difficult to understand.

• False information spread deliberately to mislead people.

• Information from a source that no one agrees with.

Which of the following is an example of a credible source?

• A website that doesn’t cite its sources but looks trustworthy.

• A peer-reviewed journal article from a well-known academic database.

• A blog with many personal opinions but no references.

• A social media post with no author or citations.

A news article provides data from a study, but when you check another source, the data doesn’t match. What might this indicate?

• The article is using credible information.

• The article might be spreading misinformation or disinformation.

• The article is credible because it mentions a study.

• The study is wrong, and the article is correct.

You come across a source that has this headline, "WOW! Doctors Hate This Simple Trick for Weight Loss!" What should you consider?

• The source is probably credible because it’s eye-catching.

• The source might be trying to spread misinformation or disinformation.

• The source is reliable because it’s popular.

• The source is credible because it’s about health.

Why is it important to use multiple sources when researching online?

• To find as much information as possible, regardless of accuracy.

• To ensure you have different perspectives and can verify the accuracy of information.

• To make your research take longer.

• To avoid reading information that challenges your opinion.