Online Sources

As you evaluate a website, you should look for "red flags" in a variety of different categories.

• True

• False

To determine the reliability of an unfamiliar site, you should look into the:

• Publication date and number of pages.

• Privacy policy.

• Publisher, author, and content.

• Design, interface, and text fonts.

_____ are a valuable tool for keeping track of trustworthy online sources.

• Bookmarks

• "About" pages

• Author biographies

• Citations

To determine the reliability of an unfamiliar site, you should look into the:

• Publication date and number of pages.

• Privacy policy.

• Publisher, author, and content.

• Design, interface, and text fonts.

Citations allow users to ________ information in an online source.

• Support

• Fact-check

• Change

• Dispute

_____ are a valuable tool for keeping track of trustworthy online sources.

• Bookmarks

• "About" pages

• Author biographies

• Citations

Which of the following is an example of an open domain resource?

• Personal blog

• Digital archive of college library

• Federal agency website

• Medical school's research journal

Which of the following is a primary benefit of using online sources for research?

• A) They are always accurate and reliable.

• B) They provide quick access to a wide range of information.

• C) They are written by experts only.

• D) They are free from any bias.

When evaluating an online source, which aspect is most crucial to consider?

• A) The website's design and layout.

• B) The author's credentials and expertise.

• C) The number of advertisements on the page.

• D) The length of the article.

What is the main purpose of a bibliography in an online article?

• A) To summarize the article's main points.

• B) To provide a list of sources used in the article.

• C) To offer a personal opinion of the author.

• D) To advertise related articles.