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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Media Literacy: Lateral Reading

Question 4 • EA Academy Civics 9

How could you best confirm that the information in the outside source is accurate?

Answer
A
by examining where its facts come from
B
by ignoring any source that does not list the author
C
by trusting any source that has an appealing layout
D
by checking to see that the images are accurate

Explanation

To assess whether an outside source is accurate, examine the evidence and references behind its claims. Checking where its facts come from helps you judge whether they are supported by reliable sources. An appealing layout or accurate images do not prove that the written information is correct.

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