Can you trust it
Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
A reliable source is one that is:
Answer: B. Reliability depends on accuracy and freedom from bias, not length or appearance.
Question 2 of 5
Read two articles that disagree about a diet's benefits. A careful reader should:
Answer: B. Evaluating each source's evidence and credibility leads to a sound conclusion.
Question 3 of 5
When two texts on the same topic disagree, a careful reader should:
Answer: B. Evaluating and comparing the evidence and credibility of each source leads to a sound judgment.
Question 4 of 5
For authoritative health information, a website address ending in ____ is generally most trustworthy.
Answer: B. Government (.gov) and educational (.edu) sites are typically reliable, vetted sources.
Question 5 of 5
A bibliography at the end of a report lists:
Answer: B. A bibliography lists the sources the writer consulted or cited.
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