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Reliable vs Unreliable Sources 5th

Quiz by Mary Molinari

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  • Q1
    If a website's domain ends with '.gov', what does that indicate?
    .gov indicates a personal site
    .gov indicates a government website
    .gov means it's a commercial site
    .gov sites are usually blogs
    30s
  • Q2
    When looking up information on an author, what is important to find out?
    Their social media presence

    If they are an expert in the subject area. 

    Their favorite color
    Their age
    30s
  • Q3
    What does it indicate if a source does not name an author?
    The author might be very famous
    You can trust it completely
    The information is likely outdated
    Be extra skeptical of what it says
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a red flag when evaluating a source's content?
    Many colorful images
    A lengthy introduction
    No citations provided
    An engaging writing style
    30s
  • Q5
    Why is it important to look at the date the content was published?
    Information can become outdated or   or wrong over time
    New content is usually just advertisements
    Older content is always better
    The date does not matter at all
    30s
  • Q6
    What is often a characteristic of .edu domains?
    They are always outdated
    They are run by private companies
    They are reserved for accredited schools, colleges and universities
    They contain the most advertisements
    30s
  • Q7
    Why is it important to find out the author's purpose?
    If it has many pictures
    If it includes a glossary
    Whether it is trying to persuade you of something
    If it is easy to read
    30s
  • Q8
    What should you look for on the 'about' page of a website?
    Number of ads on the homepage
    Number of visitors to the site
    To find the publisher and see if they could be biased or slanted in their viewpoint
    The color scheme of the website
    30s
  • Q9
    What are the main steps when evaluating an online source?
    Read the link
    Check the website's color scheme
    Look at the number of ads on the page
    Find out about the publisher, date and author
    30s
  • Q10
    What is one reliable domain to look for when evaluating a website?
    dot com
    dot org
    dot net
    dot edu
    30s
  • Q11
    What does it mean if a website ends with .gov?
    It is a personal blog
    It is a commercial site
    It is a non-profit organization
    It is a government website
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the purpose of an 'about' page on a website?
    To list the website's articles
    To provide information about the publisher
    To show the website's layout
    To provide a contact form
    30s

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