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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen searching online, you must ensure that the sources you use are responsible and _________.irresponsibleunrelatedquestionablevalid
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSites like Wikipedia are not always valid because-the information constantly changes because users can alter the infothe website has too many distractionsthe website includes the original authorthe information can be viewed by anyone
- 3. Multiple Choice
Reliable sources are always the first Google result.
True
False
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich resource would have the most current information about presidents of the United States?an encyclopediaan article written in 2008A book called "American Presidents" copyright 2000"whitehouse.gov" updated daily
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?the author is an expertthe information comes from a well-known newspaperIt is not clear who the author isthe information is current
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA reliable source isbiased.trusted.promoting a product.google.
- 7. Multiple ChoicePrejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.BiasPropagandaSymbolismMedia
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main advantage of using online sources vs. printed sources?Online sources are more trustworthy.Online sources have more information than books.Online sources give more detailed information.Online sources are faster and easier to access.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a big clue that information on a webpage is not trustworthy?Plain looking logo.Spelling and grammar mistakes.Links to other sources of information.Lots of text, not a lot of pictures.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word 'unbiased' mean?FairCorrectAccurateWrong
- 11. Multiple Choice
Choose the most credible source.
New York Times
BlogSpot
Wikipedia
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which person has the best qualifications to write a credible article about the history of food production in the United States?
A former worker in the meat-packing industry who is angry about being fired
A professor of history who has published books about the food production industry
A television reporter who visited the fast food museum in Chicago, Illinois
A Senator whose proposed law would overhaul the food production industry
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which key words would be the best for an Internet search about running plans for elderly people? Click THREE words!
seniors
adults
running
moving
program
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which key words would be best for an internet search about advances to mobile phones? Choose THREE!
Mobile phones
Network
Usage
Technology
Change
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which graphic would best be used with an article discussing employment opportunities for middle school students?
1 - "Main Street"
2 - "Afterschool Jobs"
3 - Profession Attire
4 - "Find the Perfect Job for You"
- 16. Multiple Choice
The students can best conclude that the creators of the posters -
are historical experts
have different viewpoints
are misinformed
need to include more pictures
- 17. Multiple Choice
If you wanted to find more information on the most popular birthday presents, which source would be the most helpful?
A birthday announcement in the newspaper
A Consumer Report's article titled Top 10 Birthday Gifts
An interview with a person shopping at the mall
A party invitation from a friend
- 18. Multiple Choice
A student wants to research the negative effects of excessive sun exposure. Which questions would NOT be helpful in finding reliable information?
Is the information found in the school's newspaper?
Is the information unprejudiced and fair?
Does the information have facts to support it?
Is the author of the article over 50?
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