Media Literacy: Reliability and Relevance Answers
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Read the text from a social media post that a friend shared with Leo."Nature has returned to the Venice canals! Dolphins have been spotted playing throughout the canal systems. Dolphins have not been seen in nearly 6 decades! (Yes! 60 years, crazy!)”After reading the post, Leo conducts this online search.What research strategy is Leo most likely using?
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Leo is looking for the post.B
Leo is fact-checking the post.C
Leo is trying to learn about the author of the post.D
Leo is trying to fill in missing information in the post.2
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Evaluate the article from the Local Reader for bias.
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The author avoids bias by only stating facts.B
The author misuses or misinterprets facts.C
The author shows bias by mixing fact and opinion.D
The author uses a photograph that is misleading.3
Review the website.What makes this article a credible source?
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The article includes a photograph.B
The article is written by an expert.C
The article has been shared many times.D
The article cites facts to support its claim.4
What makes a source credible?
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It relies on a single original source for facts.B
It is shared by family or a trusted friend.C
It uses personal opinion to support claims.D
It gives reasons to be believed and trusted.5
Which question helps determine if a website is meant for a certain audience?
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When was the website created?B
What bias does the website show?C
Is the information on the website relevant?D
Where can website claims be confirmed?6
Evaluate this social media post.
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The post has more than 5,000 dislikes.B
The post only cites one expert—the friend.C
The post only cites one expert—the author.D
The post makes no attempt to verify the photo.Did you find these answers helpful?
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