Section 2 Test Flashcards
What piece of information would be the most helpful to know in assessing the credibility of a news story?
Whether the name of the author and the publication are identified.
The name of the author and the publication are vital to assessing the credibility of the source; with this information, one can and should research the legitimacy of the source and asses the source for bias.
While researching a topic on the internet, a student encounters two different websites, on of that looks more official than the other and includes tables, charts, and statistics, while the other does not.
What is the line of reasoning this student should employ to determine which site is more credible?
It is not feasible to determine which site is more credible from the information provided
One must research the sources, information, and motivations behind a site to determine its credibility.
In which way should an information source be approached if it is stating that it is the only source of real information and that other sources cannot be trusted?
Skeptically, because the source may lack credibility.
