General Learning Outcomes
Introduction: Why Verify?
- describe the problem of information pollution
- distinguish between misinformation and disinformation
- analyze how false and misleading information spreads online
- explain the concept of lateral reading
Investigate the Source
- explain common motives for producing content
- describe different sources of information and the motives behind their content
- demonstrate lateral reading skills
- analyze why it is important to evaluate sources
Check the Claim
- explain the difference between a factual claim and a value claim
- analyze when it is helpful to check claims
- demonstrate lateral reading skills to verify claims
Trace the Information
- explain different ways in which information gets altered or distorted online
- describe different skills for tracing information back to the original source
- demonstrate tracing skills to verify information
