Fact, Opinion, or Misinformation?
Source Sleuth
Bias & Point of View
AI
Responsible Media Use
100

My mom bakes the best pies in town.

Opinion

100

What does the C stand for in CRAAP?

Currency

100

True or False: All media has some bias.

True, it's impossible to avoid bias.

100

What does AI stand for?

Artificial Intelligence

100

What is digital citizenship?

Using the internet safely, responsibly, and respectfully.

200

The new school rule is unfair.

Opinion

200

True or False: A ".org" website is always trustworthy.

False

200

What’s one type of media that often shows bias?

Advertisements, opinion articles, social media posts, etc.

200

What’s one way AI is used in media that helps people?

Accessibility and translation tools, creative processes, etc.

200

What should you do before reposting something online?

Verify it's true!
300

Many people believe that aliens are living amongst us.

Fact (about an opinion)

300

What type of source is best for current events?

News pieces from credible, low-biased sources.

300

How can you, personally, fight bias?

Look at stories from different sources, through different perspectives, and find the information they have in common.

300

You see a video of a celebrity doing something strange. What questions should you ask before believing it?

What's the source? Is anyone else reporting on this? Why would celebrity do such a thing? Are there any signs of video editing here?

300

Why should you give credit for images or music you didn’t create?

It's not yours, adds credibility to your own work, promotes honesty and integrity, etc.

400

Survey says 1/3 Americans hate puppies.

Mis/disinformation

400

What do the A's in CRAAP stand for? 

Authority/Accuracy

400

How does a creator's choice of image reflect bias?

The picture they choose to include supports whatever story they want to tell, good or bad.
400

How might you tell if a review online is written by a bot?

Generic review that doesn't mention the product name or what it does, only good reviews from that account or on that product, etc.

400

What does “being accountable online” mean?

Admitting you were wrong, being aware of consequences to your actions, practicing safe online behaviors, etc.

500

Give an example of a misleading statement that sounds factual.

Answer varies

500

Name two red flags when checking a source’s reliability.

Questionable author credentials/authority, bias, conflict of interest, no references/citations, emotional language, inconsistencies, opinionated writing, poor spelling or grammar, etc.

500

What's the difference between perspective and bias?

Perspective is the viewpoint through which something is understood, influenced by someone's personal circumstances. Bias is favoring one viewpoint over another, leading to unfair representation of events.

500

Why is AI-generated media a problem during natural disasters or elections?

It manipulates audiences into believing information that isn't true, resources are misdirected at a fake story, worsens existing biases, divides people further, etc.
500

What are the principles of your Online Code of Ethics project?

Answer should at least include: Truth & Accuracy, Fairness & Impartiality, Avoiding Plagiarism, Accountability & Independence, Respect for Audience


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