The Ultimate News Literacy Toolkit QuizOnline version
Are you a news literacy master? Can you think critically and spot the bias? Find out in this quiz! We highly recommend reading all of the modules and social media guide prior to taking this quiz!
1
What type of news outlet should someone look to for information on their city or county?
a
Local
b
National
c
International
2
All of these choices EXCEPT ONE are NOT supposed to be in a news story. Which choice is OKAY to be in a news story?
a
Lies that might harm someone emotionally, physically, or cause them to lose money.
b
Made-up numbers and data
c
A quote from a person that is completely made-up and the person never said
d
A quote that someone said that's true and recorded, but it can make the quoted person look bad or lead to the person getting in trouble
3
Which news headline presents the most obvious media bias?
a
"President Biden is elected, will start in January"
b
"The awful President Biden was elected, seems sketchy"
c
"President Biden won, a major victory for the Democrats"
4
What is the correct process of publishing a news article?
a
Write it out based on opinions, hit publish without review
b
Find numerical evidence, write out all the information with citations, then publish.
c
Interview sources, find numerical evidence, write out all the information with citations, send it to an editor for changes and approval, have the article copy edited, then published.
5
What is the BEST DESCRIPTION of the difference between a columnist and a news reporter?
a
A columnist writes about a personal opinion, or side, of a viewpoint based on information, whereas a reporter only reports facts in an objective viewpoint with both sides present.
b
The terms are interchangeable. They're both writers.
c
Columnists cover national issues while news reporters write about regional or local issues.
6
Does a verified (blue check mark) account on social media mean you should trust the information?
a
Yes. Always. A verified account means they're respectable.
b
No. Never. Nothing on social media could ever be real.
c
Sometimes. Check if the verified account is a news reporter, news outlet, or expert based off a quick search.
7
Which opening sentence for an article is the most opinionated?
a
On Tuesday, the President of the company decided to invest $400 million into a multitude of funds, which the it hasn't done in 10 years.
b
On Tuesday, the President of the company recklessly invested $400 million into random funds without care, putting every employee in danger.
c
On Tuesday, the President of the company decided to invest $400 million into various funds, a decision that some have speculated could be a risky tactic.
8
Should a real news article always include citations and proof of evidence?
a
Yes, always. This is how journalists take accountability and verify their information to their readers.
b
No, it's not really that important.
c
Sometimes, but not really. It can be clunky.
9
What is an appropriate use of data in a story?
a
100% of people believe the United States isn't a real country, according to a survey that polled five people.
b
75% of Orlando residents said they'd like to see better public transportation options, according to a recent Pew Research survey conducted over two years with more than 10,000 respondents.
c
Because both the average temperature and price of ice cream have risen this summer, this means that the price of ice cream is causing the increase in temperatures.
d
Don Jones hit three home runs in one game, making him the best baseball player of all time in the history of the sport.
10
Which of these actions would be the most unethical for a journalist to do?
a
Buy a source coffee in exchange for their time and travel for an interview.
b
Secretly record someone and quote them with their full name without their permission or knowledge.
c
Still publish a quote from a public figure even though it makes the public figure look bad
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