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Which description best defines lateral reading?

A
evaluating elements of the source, such as the graphics, domain, and author
B
comparing and contrasting two perspectives on the same topic
C
looking outside of a source to see what trusted sources have to say about it
D
waiting a few days and then checking to see whether the source has been updated
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Examine the source. What step could you take to read laterally about this source?

A
examine the layout of the source’s website
B
count how many followers the source has
C
post a reply to the source asking for clarification
D
search for outside information about the author
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What do you learn by reading laterally to suggest that the original source is unreliable? Choose two correct answers.

A
McVee has appeared on television.
B
McVee has been practicing medicine since 1998.
C
McVee is a physician of internal medicine.
D
McVee has been criticized for making unproven claims.
E
McVee is a paid spokesman for a food company.
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How could you best confirm that the information in the outside source is accurate?

A
by examining where its facts come from
B
by ignoring any source that does not list the author
C
by trusting any source that has an appealing layout
D
by checking to see that the images are accurate
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How could you verify the information in a wiki article? Choose two correct answers.

A
by finding the name of the person who wrote the article
B
by conducting an informal poll on social media
C
by following footnotes and citations to their original sources
D
by editing the article yourself to match your own knowledge
E
by consulting outside sources to see if they have the same information
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Examine the screenshot. What could indicate that the source is unreliable? Choose three correct answers.

A
Its motivation is to raise money.
B
It uses graphics and images.
C
It does not have a credited author.
D
It has a .com domain.
E
It has a clear perspective.
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CharityChecker.org is an independent organization that evaluates charities’ effectiveness.What do you learn by reading laterally about the Fight Malaria Foundation that you would not know by reading vertically?

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Which conclusion would a reader most likely draw about the original source by reading laterally?

A
It is an unreliable source of information about preventing malaria.
B
It has bias that makes it an unreliable source of information.
C
It is a good source of information about preventing malaria.
D
Its motivation automatically makes it a good source of information.

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