Evaluating Information Sources Quiz

What you'll be asked

1. When evaluating the credibility of an online news article, which of the following is the most reliable indicator of quality?
2. You find a study claiming a new diet supplement is '100% effective' for weight loss. Which factor is most important to check to avoid confirmation bias?
3. An author of an article on climate change policy is a former executive at a major oil company. Why is this information significant when evaluating the text?
4. What is the primary purpose of performing a 'lateral reading' search when evaluating a website?
5. When interpreting data from a chart in a report, which scenario suggests the report might be attempting to manipulate the reader's perception?

Answers and explanations come after you submit.