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Information and Media Literacy Quiz

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According to Renee Hobbs, why do people tend to uncritically trust information they find online?

They are lazy and don't want to verify information

They believe that all information online is accurate

They trust all sources of information equally

They are unaware that they need to verify information (correct)

What are the three questions that can help people gauge the credibility of information?

Who is the publisher, what is the format, how was the content created

Who is the source, what is the topic, how was the information obtained

Who is the audience, what is the medium used, how was the message delivered

Who is the author, what is the purpose of the message, how was the message constructed (correct)

What was the primary focus of information literacy before the 1990s?

Media literacy

Research skills (correct)

Analysis and delivery of information

Credibility of information

Which countries have extended the study of information literacy to include media literacy?

<p>UK, Australia, New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of information and media literacy?

<p>To become skillful creators and producers of information and media messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Understanding Information Literacy

People tend to uncritically trust information they find online because of a lack of critical thinking skills, according to Renee Hobbs.

Evaluating Information Credibility

To gauge the credibility of information, ask three questions:
- What is the author's purpose?
- What is the author's qualifications?
- Is the information supported by evidence?

Historical Context of Information Literacy

Prior to the 1990s, the primary focus of information literacy was on library skills and the use of library resources.

Media Literacy in Education

Some countries have extended the study of information literacy to include media literacy, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Goals of Information and Media Literacy

The main goal of information and media literacy is to empower individuals to critically evaluate and effectively use information in various formats.

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Test your information and media literacy skills with this quiz! Discover if you have what it takes to critically evaluate online information and avoid uncritically trusting unreliable sources. Challenge yourself to become a skillful user and creator of information and media messages.