Online Sources

Which of the following questions should you ask when trying to decide if a source has reliable information?

• Do I agree with the source's perspective?

• Who is behind the information?

• What does the evidence say?

• What do other sources say about this source?

_________________ tries to lure readers into clicking sketchy links with sensational headlines and pictures.

• Clickbait

• Satire

• Credibility

• Filter bubbles

True or False: There is a "one-size-fits-all" approach that you can use to evaluate every website, every time.

• True

• False

When evaluating a site, you should check out the author and publisher and any information listed on the site's...

• Wikipedia page

• "About Us" or "Contact Us" section

• email address

• Directory

If a source is heavily opinionated or one-sided, only presents facts that support a specific conclusion, or uses extreme language, that source might be showing signs of...

True or False: It is okay to use a site that is clearly biased.

• True

• False

If words like “.wordpress” or “blogger” are in the domain that usually signifies it’s a ___________ rather than a news source.

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of a credible online source?

• The website has a professional design

• The author is an expert in the field

• The site has many advertisements

• The content is frequently updated

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

• To summarize the article

• To provide additional reading

• To list sources used

• To advertise related products

Which sentence uses correct grammar when referring to online sources?

• The informations on the website are accurate.

• The information on the website is accurate.

• The informations on the website is accurate.

• The information on the website are accurate.