AnswersRKAA- Second Semester Civics and Citizenship 0.5 NewEqual Protections under the Law

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Which description best defines lateral reading?

A
evaluating elements of the source, such as the graphics, domain, and author
B
comparing and contrasting two perspectives on the same topic
C
looking outside of a source to see what trusted sources have to say about it
D
waiting a few days and then checking to see whether the source has been updated
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Examine the source. What step could you take to read laterally about this source?

A
examine the layout of the source’s website
B
count how many followers the source has
C
post a reply to the source asking for clarification
D
search for outside information about the author
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What do you learn by reading laterally to suggest that the original source is unreliable? Choose two correct answers.

A
McVee has appeared on television.
B
McVee has been practicing medicine since 1998.
C
McVee is a physician of internal medicine.
D
McVee has been criticized for making unproven claims.
E
McVee is a paid spokesman for a food company.
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How could you verify the information in a wiki article? Choose two correct answers.

A
by finding the name of the person who wrote the article
B
by conducting an informal poll on social media
C
by following footnotes and citations to their original sources
D
by editing the article yourself to match your own knowledge
E
by consulting outside sources to see if they have the same information
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CharityChecker.org is an independent organization that evaluates charities’ effectiveness.What do you learn by reading laterally about the Fight Malaria Foundation that you would not know by reading vertically?

A
It is highly respected by an outside source.
B
Its owners are intentionally hidden from the public.
C
It has been known to post misleading information.
D
It asks for donations but does not explain how it uses them.
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