Why is it important to find information about the author of an online source?

To determine if they are an expert/have a reputation for factual reporting.

You should be skeptical and question information when you are evaluating sources online because...

It helps you identify reliable sources.

What are the criteria to use when evaluating websites?

Timeliness, Author, Motivation/Bias, and Evidence

What are the requirements to publish on the internet?

You need a pulse and internet access.

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When might bias affect a source's reliability?
All of the above.
The author doesn't disclose that they are sponsored by a company or org.
The author's motivation is making money or promoting a political view.
The author only details one side of the argument.
2
Why is it important to find information about the author of an online source?
To determine if they have a criminal record.
To determine if they are an expert/have a reputation for factual reporting.
To determine if they are famous.
Because stalking people is fun.
3
Using current information matters the most for which topic?
Systems in the human body
Themes in Shakespeare plays
Rising sea levels
World War II
4
You should be skeptical and question information when you are evaluating sources online because...
It is fun to do extra work.
It helps you identify reliable sources.
I shouldn't be skeptical. Everything I read on the internet is true.
It helps you meet your deadline.
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What are the criteria to use when evaluating websites?
It contains mixed media: text, videos, and images
Visual appeal
If the source appears at the top of the screen when I do a search
Timeliness, Author, Motivation/Bias, and Evidence
6
A blog is a good academic source?
True
False
7
What factors would make you question a source's reliability?
Broken links
All of the above.
Unverifiable information
Lack of citations
8
Websites that end in .edu or .gov are typically more reliable that .com or .org
True
False
9
What are the requirements to publish on the internet?
You must have a lot of money.
You need a pulse and internet access.
You must be over 18 years old.
You must have a college degree.
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What are some motivations people have to create a website?
All of the above
To make money
To share knowledge
Political purposes

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