Nat. Studies - Control F Flashcards

1
Q

What do you look for in the URL to help find the validity of websites?

A

Encoded websites.
http://

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2
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What domain url should a website be using?

A

.com
.ca
.us

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3
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What domain url signifies shopping?

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.shop

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4
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What should you look for when you see an image that has a claim attached to it?

A

Search the image up.

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5
Q

Misinformation vs Disinformation

A

Misinformation: Interpreting information wrong.
Disinformation: Information that is used to be deceptive.

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6
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What should you look for in a website’s homepage?

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Association, sponsor, purpose, and writer.

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7
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What becomes suspicious if there is too many of it?

A

Advertisements

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8
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Should you always click a link (and/or hyperlink)?

A

No, do research first.

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9
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What are gatekeepers in media?

A

Companies which distribute the news.

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10
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What source is valuable when searching the creditableness of a website?

A

Wikipedia

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11
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Should you believe in everything you see on the internet?

A

No.

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12
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What is the best way to fully form an opinion on a topic?

A

Research.

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13
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What source is valuable when searching the creditableness of a image?

A

Tinyeye

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14
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What source is valuable when searching the creditableness of a website’s content?

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Snopes

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15
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Should you trust all information said in one singular website?

A

No.

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16
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Are videos creditable sources?

A

Depends who manufactures the source.

17
Q

Who are the Gatekeepers?

A

CBC, CBS, Global News, Washington Post, Guardian Post & Leader Post

18
Q

Are advertisements truth?

A

To some degree under the false advertising law.

19
Q

What becomes suspicious for layout of the website?

A

Old Layout and copyright.

20
Q

What does Google and other search engines show a user concerning a website? Whats the misconception?

A

The most relevant website. Confusion starts as many people think its the most credible one.

21
Q

How many O’s are in Google?

A

1 Google

22
Q

Whats iffy when looking at social media sources?

A

Anyone can post on social media. Hence, misinformation or disinformation starts faster and is more prevalent.

23
Q

What should you consider when looking at a website?

A

Motive.

24
Q

What types of motive are there?

A

Finical, Personal, Political, Spiritual, Physical, Emotional & Awareness