Evaluating Sources

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9 questions
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Match the word and the correct definition

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Credible
able to be relied on to do what is right or what is needed
Deceptive
real, genuine, true, or accurate; not fake or copied
Disinformation
false; an action or message designed to fool, trick, or mislead someone
Expertise
someone or something that provides information
Authentic
believable
Source
facts or examples that prove something is true or false
Evidence
special skill or knowledge about a particular thing
Trustworthy
information that is false or intended to mislead
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What are some things you should consider when evaluating a website?

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What should you do if you fall for a scam?

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You get a text message on your cell phone from someone you don't recognize. "Hey this is Corey! Remember me from last summer?" What would you do?

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You get a message from someone you don't follow. "Hey! Love your posts, you're SO funny! Give me your phone number and we can talk more!" What would you do?

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You receive a message online. "Hey, I just met your friend Sam! She told me about you, I want 2 meet u. Where do you live?"

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You are reading online reviews of a new pizza place and notice that three of the six 5-star reviews are from people with the same last name as the restaurant. Two others say it is the best pizza on the planet and one says it was not bad for a cheap slice. There are also fourteen negative comments. Would the positive reviews convince you to try their pizza?

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A pop up ad says that you are part of a very small group that has been selected to try a special “mermaid pill” that will give you the power to breathe underwater without scuba gear. All you have to do is send $9.99 for shipping. Would you do it?

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You like a lot of the videos by a popular vlogger because they’re funny, but they also say nasty things that you don’t like about different groups of people. Do you believe them because they’re funny and really popular? Do you think that influences people?