12.23 Lateral Reading and Source Evaluation in Digital Spaces
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A student sees a search result labeled 'Sponsored' at the top and assumes it is the best source. The sponsored link leads to a company page that presents only positive claims about its own product.

Why does the 'Sponsored' label matter for credibility?