Source Evaluation

• Importance of evaluating sources:
  • Verify credibility and accuracy of information
  • Avoid misinformation and manipulation
  • Develop critical thinking skills
• Criteria for evaluating sources:
  • Authority: expertise and qualifications of the author
  • Objectivity: bias and perspective of the author
  • Currency: date of publication and relevance
  • Relevance: connection to the topic or research question
  • Purpose: intention behind the creation of the information
• Red flags for unreliable sources:
  • Lack of credentials or expertise
  • Biased or sensational language
  • Outdated or irrelevant information
  • Unclear or misleading purpose

Information Ethics

• Definition: principles for responsible behavior in the creation, use, and dissemination of information
• Key principles:
  • Respect for intellectual property and copyright
  • Honesty and transparency in information creation and sharing
  • Privacy and confidentiality of personal information
  • Fairness and inclusivity in information representation
  • Accountability for the consequences of information use

Risks of Fake News

• Definition: false or misleading information presented as news
• Risks:
  • Erosion of trust in institutions and media
  • Spread of misinformation and confusion
  • Manipulation of public opinion and decision-making
  • Undermining of critical thinking and media literacy
  • Potential for harm to individuals and communities
• Characteristics of fake news:
  • Sensational or provocative headlines
  • Lack of credible sources or evidence
  • Biased or emotional language
  • Misleading or manipulated information

Dema (Disinformation)

• Definition: deliberate and intentional spread of false information
• Types of dema:
  • Propaganda: biased information used to influence public opinion
  • Misinformation: false information spread without malicious intent
  • Disinformation: false information spread with malicious intent
• Risks of dema:
  • Undermining of trust in institutions and media
  • Manipulation of public opinion and decision-making
  • Potential for harm to individuals and communities
  • Erosion of critical thinking and media literacy