Nat. Studies - Control F Flashcards
What do you look for in the URL to help find the validity of websites?
Encoded websites.
http://
What domain url should a website be using?
.com
.ca
.us
What domain url signifies shopping?
.shop
What should you look for when you see an image that has a claim attached to it?
Search the image up.
Misinformation vs Disinformation
Misinformation: Interpreting information wrong.
Disinformation: Information that is used to be deceptive.
What should you look for in a website’s homepage?
Association, sponsor, purpose, and writer.
What becomes suspicious if there is too many of it?
Advertisements
Should you always click a link (and/or hyperlink)?
No, do research first.
What are gatekeepers in media?
Companies which distribute the news.
What source is valuable when searching the creditableness of a website?
Wikipedia
Should you believe in everything you see on the internet?
No.
What is the best way to fully form an opinion on a topic?
Research.
What source is valuable when searching the creditableness of a image?
Tinyeye
What source is valuable when searching the creditableness of a website’s content?
Snopes
Should you trust all information said in one singular website?
No.
Are videos creditable sources?
Depends who manufactures the source.
Who are the Gatekeepers?
CBC, CBS, Global News, Washington Post, Guardian Post & Leader Post
Are advertisements truth?
To some degree under the false advertising law.
What becomes suspicious for layout of the website?
Old Layout and copyright.
What does Google and other search engines show a user concerning a website? Whats the misconception?
The most relevant website. Confusion starts as many people think its the most credible one.
How many O’s are in Google?
1 Google
Whats iffy when looking at social media sources?
Anyone can post on social media. Hence, misinformation or disinformation starts faster and is more prevalent.
What should you consider when looking at a website?
Motive.
What types of motive are there?
Finical, Personal, Political, Spiritual, Physical, Emotional & Awareness
