Which of the following is NOT a credibility check for sources?

• A. Compare information across sources.
• B. Rely on a single, unverified source.
• C. Ignore the source's potential biases.
• D. Cross-check with other sources.

Answer: (C)

Understanding how to judge credibility is about checking the information from multiple angles, not taking it at face value. When you evaluate a source, you look for ways to verify what you’re told: you compare what you’re reading with what other sources say, and you cross-check details to confirm accuracy. You also assess the source’s potential biases because everyone brings some perspective that can shape how information is presented.

Ignoring the source’s potential biases is not a credibility check—you don’t gain trust by pretending biases don’t exist. Recognizing and weighing those biases is part of what helps you decide how trustworthy a source is. That’s why this option is not a valid credibility check.