Section 2, Lesson 1

Question 1

What questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of an information source?

Answer 1

• Who funded it?
  You should be skeptical of sources funded by individuals or groups with a vested interest in the information.
• Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
  Echo chambers shield themselves from legitimate criticism and fact-checking by fostering distrust of outside sources.

Question 2

What questions can best help readers avoid being misled by fake news?

Answer 2

• Has the story been vetted by independent fact-checkers?
  If a story is verified by independent fact-checkers, it is more likely to be true.

-Are multiple news outlets independently reporting the same story?
If independent sources report the same story, it is more likely to be true.