Reliability and Relevance of Media Literacy Answers
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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.3
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What is bias?
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Bias is the information found in texts or online.B
Bias is the preference for one thing over another.C
Bias is the process of fact-checking for accuracy.D
Bias is the effort to have a balanced point of view.4
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1.4 million jobs added in August.B
The economy continues slow rebound.C
August jobs report may signal eventual recovery.D
Economists are hopeful about August job growth.5
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.6
Evaluate the article from the Local Reader for bias.
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The headline’s language is neutral and unbiased.B
The article is meant to appeal to all baseball fans.C
The article is unbiased because it only reports facts about the game.D
The photograph reinforces the idea that the umpire’s call was bad.7
What is an important question to ask when deciding if an online news source is too biased?
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Do I share the same point of view?B
Do my friends like this news source?C
How does the bias affect the source’s information?D
How many people share the source’s information?8
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?9
Tomás needs three reliable online sources on how hurricanes form. How can the "about” or "bio” section help him determine if an online source is reliable?
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It can provide information on how other online sites view the source.B
It can determine whether the online source’s content will fit the topic.C
It can act as a fact-check source for verifying information in other parts of the online source.D
It can provide information about the individual or organization responsible for creating the source.10
Compare these two descriptions of the same event.Which statement explains why one source is the most reliable?
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The Squawkbook post is the most reliable source because ConcernedCitizen was at the meeting.B
The Local Reader article is the most reliable source because it shows a photograph of the lots.C
The Squawkbook post is the most reliable source because it provides the author’s opinion of the council.D
The Local Reader article is the most reliable source because the author offers a neutral reporting of facts.Did you find these answers helpful?
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