Spotting Misinformation Online

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01 Introduction

001 Why we need accurate information.mp4

01:38

02 The Good and Bad of Online Information

001 How information sharing has changed.mp4

03:03

002 Not all information is equal.mp4

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03 How to Be a Savvy Media Consumer

001 What to look for in online news.mp4

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002 What to look for in other online information.mp4

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003 Red flags to watch for.mp4

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04 Conclusion

001 Creating healthy information habits.mp4

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The internet brings a world of information to your fingertips, but not all information is equal. Whether you're seeking news, product reviews, health data, or any other kind of information, it's important to use trustworthy sources. In this short course, Andrew Seaman, former Ethics Chair for the Society of Professional Journalists, shows how to quickly determine the accuracy and reliability of information you find online. Andrew explains how information sharing has changed, in both positive and negative ways, with the advent of the internet. He offers helpful tips for becoming a savvier media consumer of various kinds of online information: news, product reviews, health content, and more. To conclude, Andrew shares free online tools you can use to create healthy information habits.

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