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