CIVIX - Investigate the Source (Unit 2 Review)

Lobby groups like the National Rifle Association communicate with ______ to influence laws.

________ organizations provide public information, research, and statistics.

True or False: Print publications like TIME magazine are considered a news organization.

A news article on CNN.com about spoiled Salt & Vinegar Pop-Tarts making people sick has a motive to...

The Onion.com is an example of a satire website that "twists" current event news stories. It's motive is to...

Which one is not a motive for content in the media?

Ms. Burns wants to learn more about shiny Pokémon. She views the official Nintendo website and Youtube channel. She is..

Black Lives Matter is an example of a ________ that has a motive to influence.

Why would someone write a blog post about saving the whales?

Daily double! The skull behind Gavin is currently named...

Mr. Armour saw a post on Facebook about aliens landing in St. Paul. He tries to find the story on NBC.com. This is....

Wikipedia is an example of a...

You read an article about candy that cures cancer. You're not sure you believe it, so you closely examine it. This is..

Warner Bros. releases a new commercial for "Wonder Woman: 1984." It's motive is to....

Mr. Montgomery loves getting his news from a Twitter news site. How can you check if it's reliable?

True or False: The Star Tribune is an example of a reliable source.

You see an Instagram post from Kim Kardashian that is praising a blender. The motive of this post is probably....

______ is an example of a reference source.

Which of these sources is not reliable?

Aaron wants to learn more about the theoretical limits of universes. Which source would help him the most?

Harvard University published a study about the environment. This is an example of a(n) ________ institution.

An advocacy group like the Autism Society of Minnesota has a motive to....

Most TV commercials have a motive to....

An example of a broadcast news organization is: