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A reliable source is -
promoting a product
Wikipedia
trusted
biased
What is the main advantage of using online sources vs. printed sources?
Online sources give more detailed information.
Online sources are faster and easier to access.
Online sources are more trustworthy.
Sites like Wikipedia are not always valid because -
the information can be viewed by anyone.
the website includes the original author.
users can alter the information.
the website has too many distractions.
Which resource would have the most CURRENT and VALID information about the presidents of the United States?
a blog titled "Presidents Ranked from Best to Worst"
a book called "American Presidents" copyright 2000
whitehouse.gov updated daily
an article written in 2008
What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?
The information is current.
The author is an expert.
The information comes from a well-known newspaper.
It is not clear who the author is.
What is a big clue that information on a webpage is not trustworthy?
The article include links to other sources.
The website's logo is plain.
There is a lot of text with few pictures.
There are many spelling and grammar mistakes.
A synonyn for the word "unbiased" is -
wrong
fair
accurate
correct
An antonym for the word "reliable" is -
trustworthy
impartial
unverifiable
valid
Which of the following would NOT be the most credible source?
The Washington Post
Buzzfeed News
Wall Street Journal
New York Times
When searching online, you must ensure that the sources you use are responsible and ___.
unrelated
questionable
valid
irresponsible
Reliable sources are always the FIRST Google result.
False
True
Which person has the best qualifications to write a credible article about the history of food production in the U.S.?
A Senator who proposed a law that would changed the industry
A TV reporter who visited the fast food museum in Chicago
A former worker in the meat packing industry who was fired
a professor of history who has published books on this topic
