How can the domain of a website help you assess its credibility?

By indicating the purpose of the website.

By showing how popular the website is.

It is important to evaluate a website since . . .

because everyone wants to do more work

only professionals create websites

Which of the following is a characteristic of a credible website?

It provides up-to-date information.

What should you check to ensure the credibility of a website's content?

The color scheme of the website.

Why is it important to check the date on a website's information?

Information may be outdated and no longer accurate.

Websites with older dates are always unreliable.

We look at the credentials of an author when evaluating a website. What does credentials mean?

proof of qualification for a particular job, including a list of awards received, books published or degrees earned

what the author's financial background and income are

whether the author is a United States citizen

evidence that the author used his own ideas and facts and did not copy from other sources

When we say that a website is a credible source we mean:

it is believable and trustworthy

the source is unbelievable and fantastic

the source is appropriate for a business report

What does the word relevant mean when you are evaluating a source?

Related to the topic that is being researched.

Not a trustworthy source for research

Something that is true and valid

When evaluating a website, a disclaimer means:

a statement that denies something, especially responsibility.

a promise that everything in the website is credible

background information about the author of the site

Which of the following does NOT help you evaluate a website?

How close it is to the top of the search engine results page

Determining the purpose of the site

Looking for bias, or prejudice on the site

Researching the publisher and/or the author of the site

Which site is more trustworthy?

Neither; they both need to be evaluated.

A way to determine a site's PURPOSE is to search the "About" page. What is another way?

Look for the ads (if any) on the site

Look at the date the site was published

Look to see if the site has good images

Which of the following is a key factor in evaluating the credibility of a website?

The presence of an author with credentials

The website's design and layout

The number of images on the website

When assessing a website for research purposes, why is it important to check the publication date of the information?

The date helps determine the relevance and accuracy of the information

Older information is always more reliable

Newer information is always more reliable

The date indicates the popularity of the website

What is one way to verify the authority of a website's content?

Looking for a contact page with author information

Checking the website's domain extension

Counting the number of pages on the website

Evaluating the website's color scheme

Which of the following best describes a website that is likely to be credible?

A website with clear, well-written content and sources

A website with a lot of advertisements

A website with a high number of social media shares

Website Evaluation

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS.RI.3.5, DOK Level 1: Recall, CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word criteria mean when you evaluate a website?

that the website has something to do with animals

negative opinions about the website

standards by which a website can be judged

that it is a hoax website

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A website is biased when:

it gives information about religious practices

it is accurate and factual

the author is a expert on the subject

it contains opinion instead of fact and is prejudiced and not impartial

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When evaluating a website, the word current means:

up to date

down to earth

electrically charged

outmoded and obsolete

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The term objectivity when referring to a website means:

the website is of scientific interest

striving to be impartial and fair

unpleasant or offensive

it was written or created in the present time

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Website evaluation is important because...

Anyone can create a website but might not be an expert on the topic.

Information on the page may be correct BUT not what you are looking for.

Information may not be current.

All of the above.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When using a website for research, it is important to...

All answer choices

Assess the credibility of the website

Assess the currency of the information on the website

Look for evidence of authority for the creator maintainer of the website

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following would be a reason to question the credibility of a website?

The site's main content is updated regularly.

There are several spelling and grammatical errors in the text.

Answer explanation

The reason to question the credibility of a website is the presence of several spelling and grammatical errors in the text, indicating potential lack of professionalism or accuracy.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Website Evaluation

25 questions

What does the word criteria mean when you evaluate a website?

A website is biased when:

When evaluating a website, the word current means:

The term objectivity when referring to a website means:

Website evaluation is important because...

When using a website for research, it is important to...

Which of the following would be a reason to question the credibility of a website?

The reason to question the credibility of a website is the presence of several spelling and grammatical errors in the text, indicating potential lack of professionalism or accuracy.

How can the domain of a website help you assess its credibility?

By indicating the purpose of the website, the domain can help assess its credibility by giving insight into the website's intentions and content focus.

It is important to evaluate a website since . . .

Which of the following is a characteristic of a credible website?

A credible website is characterized by providing up-to-date information, ensuring accuracy and reliability for users.

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