Title: Quiz questions for Module 4
Course: Library Instruction Tutorials

Q: In which category should the following question be placed: Who created the page and can you contact them?
- Accuracy
- Authority
- Objectivity
- Currency
A: Authority
If right: Good. This answer is right. Checking the authority of the information is important. Look to see if the authors are recognized experts in the field or people in an official capacity.

Q: In which category should the following question be placed: Is the sponsor of the site likely to have any particular bias?
- Accuracy
- Authority
- Objectivity
- Currency
A: Objectivity
If right: Good work!

Q: Which of the following strategies would be useful for trying to confirm the accuracy of information found on a webpage?
- Look at the webpage's graphics and base an opinion on whether or not they look professional
- Researching other sources to verify the website's claims
- Opinions are used on the website to back up claims
- Checking to see if they cite their sources
- Verifying the information in other sources
A: Researching other sources to verify the website's claims; Checking to see if they cite their sources; Verifying the information in other sources

Q: According to the tutorial, when evaluating a website for reliability what are four things you should consider?
- Format, Structure, Look, and Navigation
- Authority, Accuracy, Objectivity, and Currency
- Layout, Graphics, Date, and Publisher
- Popularity, Advertisements, Source Code, and Customer Reviews
A: Authority, Accuracy, Objectivity, and Currency
If right: Yes! These are the main factors in determining if the information you find on a website is reliable.

Q: If you are writing a paper on gun violence, then what should you consider when looking at the National Rifle Association's website?
- As a national organization the website will include fair and objective information
- The organization is reputable, so the website will also be reputable
- Look to see if both sides of the issue are shared; it is possible that the website may contain information that is biased
- Since websites must show two sides to every issue, then you can trust that all the information is reliable
A: Look to see if both sides of the issue are shared; it is possible that the website may contain information that is biased
If right: You are correct. Keep in mind that just because a website is not completely objective does not mean it cannot be used in your research. Context is important. Thus, acknowledge the source and bias in your writing and bring in other sources to create a full picture of the issue.

Q: Which of the following is one criteria for deciding if a webpage's author is considered an expert?
- Author has several links to .com websites
- Author has credentials supporting their background in the topic of the article
- Author is writing about an innovative idea
- The date of the article can be found on the webpage
A: Author has credentials supporting their background in the topic of the article
If right: Great work!

Q: Which statement best describes why context is important when considering if a website is appropriate for your research?
- If your research topic leads you to consider a website that may contain bias, then including multiple viewpoints would give you a more accurate understanding of the issue.
- Groups and individuals can publish anything they want on the Internet, so you should never include any information found on a website.
- Context should only be considered if you can determine the website's author.
- If a website is selling a product and you have used this product, then context is never an issue.
A: If your research topic leads you to consider a website that may contain bias, then including multiple viewpoints would give you a more accurate understanding of the issue.
If right: Correct. You are becoming an information literacy expert!

Q: According to the tutorial, what are three types of information easily found on the Internet?
- Blogs, Archives, and Search Engines
- Customer Reviews, Social Media, and News Articles
- Universities, Government Organizations, and State Agencies
- Current Events, Self-published Information, and Opinions
A: Current Events, Self-published Information, and Opinions
If right: Correct. Information can be published on a website much faster than a book, newspaper or a journal article. This makes the internet a great place to find information about current events, like breaking news, sports scores, stock and weather conditions. Groups and individuals can also easily publish information about themselves and their opinions on the internet. For example, public interest groups, corporations, academic institutions, non-profits, and private individuals can all convey their message to the public through their websites, blogs, chatrooms and so on. Academic sources are often harder to find on the internet. Determining the reliability is more difficult. Remember: Talk to your professor if you’re not sure if a website is appropriate for your class project.

Q: What are the criteria to consider when looking at the currency of a website?
- Determine who authored the website and what organization they represent
- Look at the date of the website and when it was last updated
- Check to see if links displayed on the website still work
- Ensure the website contains verifiable information and references
A: Look at the date of the website and when it was last updated; Check to see if links displayed on the website still work
If right: Correct. Look at the date of the website and find when it was last updated. Check the links to see how current they are. Have they expired or moved?

Q: Which of these websites is considered a government source?
- cdc.gov
- csun.edu
- greenpeace.org
- amazon.com
- cc.com
A: cdc.gov
If right: Correct! Internet domains - such as .gov - help you to determine if a website is set up in an official capacity and authoritative. Remember to ask yourself: What is the main objective of this information?