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How to Check Whether an AI Answer Is Correct

A beginner-friendly guide to checking AI-generated facts, citations, dates, and numbers before relying on an answer. Learners practice identifying checkable claims, opening original sources, comparing independent evidence, and verifying calculations. Includes a documented example using deliberately planted errors and official sources, a copy-ready verification prompt, and a free printable checklist. The guide and checklist can be accessed...

Keywords:: fact-checking, information literacy, source verification, evaluating online information, AI literacy

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Education / Digital Citizenship / Digital Information Literacy / Information Evaluation

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Material Type:: Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:: November 3, 2026
Date Modified in MERLOT:: November 3, 2026
Author:: Nick Cave
Submitter:: Nick Cave
Primary Audience:: College General Ed, Professional
Technical Format:: Website

Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:: A web browser and internet connection are required to read the guide. A PDF reader can be used for the optional printable checklist. No H5W account is required.
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: Unknown
Creative Commons:: No

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