Exam 2: Being Accurate, Relying on the Facts

In most cases, stating a(n) ______ is the first step toward trouble.

When you are researching a topic or interviewing a source, ______.

Official websites that end in .gov or .edu ______.

When you are a "non-denominational skeptic," you treat all content as______.

What are some of the basic items you need to look at during a basic fact check?

If you don't know something for sure, ______.

The more mistakes we make in journalism, the harder it is to maintain trust with our audiences.

When it comes to spelling, you should ______.

In the past, a selection process known as ______ allowed media professionals to determine what people would and would not see.

The goal of good media writers is strictly to provide entertainment.

How do you examine a piece of writing to finalize it?

A ______ source allows you to take information from someone or something that was present for whatever it is you are researching.

Spelling errors have no effect on credibility.

The ability to support an argument often rests on ______.

______ is the most important skill you will learn as you read this book.

When you are writing, you need to make sure you ______.

Look at the ______ in your writing and make sure it's right.

Links in source information always lead to credible sources.

Fake news ______.

Wikipedia is an example of a ______ source.