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If I can find it online, it must be true
If I can find it online, it must be true
False (B)
There is an email address listed in the website, so it must be a legitimate source!
There is an email address listed in the website, so it must be a legitimate source!
False (B)
I should always review the sources (or author) of the website.
I should always review the sources (or author) of the website.
True (A)
There is a logo of the White House at the top of the page, so I can definitely trust this website.
There is a logo of the White House at the top of the page, so I can definitely trust this website.
I should always think about what’s missing from a website.
I should always think about what’s missing from a website.
I should always be a skeptic when it comes to information that I find online.
I should always be a skeptic when it comes to information that I find online.
I should always compare the information I find online with at least 2 other sources.
I should always compare the information I find online with at least 2 other sources.
The website looks really official. The information it offers must be true.
The website looks really official. The information it offers must be true.
There are a lot of graphs and charts on the site. With all this information it must be true.
There are a lot of graphs and charts on the site. With all this information it must be true.
It is clear who wrote the content because there is contact information and the information seems
current and error–free. I can safely use this information for my homework assignment.
It is clear who wrote the content because there is contact information and the information seems current and error–free. I can safely use this information for my homework assignment.
