Question

Read the scenario.

Lía is researching environmental organizations and how they work together to promote climate justice. She has found the website of the Climate Action League (CAL). The website provides a lot of information on the organization’s goals and strategies. However, it does not mention how other environmental groups view the Climate Action League’s efforts or how the CAL works with other organizations.

What does Lía’s experience indicate about vertical reading?

Reading vertically limits what can be learned about a source.
Reading vertically does not allow for examining the parts of a source.
Reading vertically ignores advertisements as an indicator of reliability
Reading vertically does not consider how language can reveal bias.

Answer 1

Reading vertically limits what can be learned about a source.

Explanation: Lía only used the CAL website (vertical reading), so she missed outside perspectives and how other groups view or work with CAL. To get that context she should read laterally—consult other sources, news coverage, partner organizations, and critiques.