Criteria for Evaluating Information Quiz
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What symbol should you put in front of a word to search for it on social media?

  • &
  • $
  • #
  • @ (correct)

Which feature allows you to filter search results by type or published date?

  • Search using voice
  • Filtering by type/published date (correct)
  • Inspect information source from search results
  • Setting time restraints exploring tools

What is the purpose of evaluating information?

  • To make information harder to find
  • To delete all information sources
  • To verify or establish the validity of acquired information (correct)
  • To make information less credible

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when evaluating information sources?

<p>Popularity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What search method allows you to find files with specific formats like .pdf or .doc?

<p>Filter by file format (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature allows you to set constraints on your search time?

<p>Set time restraints exploring tools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when evaluating the currency of information?

<p>The publication date of the material (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which field would the currency of information be most crucial?

<p>Information technology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you examine to determine the intended audience of a source?

<p>The author's writing style (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor helps in evaluating the objectivity of a source?

<p>The presence of ulterior motives such as selling or persuading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to assess when determining the purpose of information?

<p>Any underlying motives like selling or persuading (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect helps in identifying whether information is a primary or secondary source?

<p>The tone and treatment of the information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in evaluating a document according to the text?

<p>Assessing the author's credentials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a question suggested for evaluating an author's authority?

<p>What kind of phone does the author use? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider an author's credentials when evaluating a source?

<p>To verify if the author has authority on the topic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked to verify an author's expertise or authority according to the text?

<p>The author's published work related to the topic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT mentioned as a way to find out about an author's authority on a topic?

<p>Asking for personal opinions about the author (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating a source, what does 'author affiliation' refer to?

<p>The organization or institution with which the author is associated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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