Digital Research Skills Quiz

What you'll be asked

1. Which of the following is considered the most reliable method for verifying the credibility of an online news source?
2. You are researching a niche market and want to exclude specific unrelated terms from your search results. Which search operator should you use?
3. When conducting digital research, what is the primary purpose of using 'Advanced Search' filters to limit results by domain (e.g., site:.gov or site:.edu)?
4. You need to find a specific PDF document on a company's website regarding their 2023 sustainability report. Which search string is most effective?
5. Which of the following best describes the 'Lateral Reading' technique used by professional fact-checkers?

Answers and explanations come after you submit.