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THE CHALLENGE OF BEING INFORMED: MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND CRITICAL THINKING  DIFFERENT TYPES/USES OF INFORMATION information that is true and factual, but it is intentionally conveyed...

THE CHALLENGE OF BEING INFORMED: MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND CRITICAL THINKING  DIFFERENT TYPES/USES OF INFORMATION information that is true and factual, but it is intentionally conveyed in order to inflict actual false or inaccurate information—getting the harm or cause the imminent threat of harm on facts wrong. a person, organization or country. MISINFORMATION DISINFORMATION MALINFORMATION CORRECT INFORMATION false information which is deliberately Information is factual and reliable intended to mislead THE CHALLENGE OF BEING INFORMED  Reserve judgment, avoid giving opinions, and stop yourself from assigning blame until you know what you’re talking about.  Begin to be informed by trustworthy sources (people and institutions who, by having a long track record of being fair and informed, have earned and kept your trust).  Build your knowledge solidly in a number of areas, as they are all interconnected (the areas all influence one another).  Check your thinking against others of like-mind and who disagree, then reassess your thinking.  Be sure to evaluate ideas based on their underlying assumptions (the basic commitments and beliefs that led them to reason a certain way and come to certain conclusions), then evaluate whether your assumptions about things are correct or need adjusting.  Be slow to come to final conclusions prematurely. But when you know that you have finally discovered what is true, become unshakeable in your convictions. Source: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2013/why-you-should-be-informed-with-8-tips-to-become- informed MEDIA LITERACY  Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms. Definitions, however, evolve over time and a more robust definition is now needed to situate media literacy in the context of its importance for the education of students in a 21st century media culture. MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY (MIL)  "Media and Information Literacy consists of the knowledge, the attitudes, and the sum of the skills needed to know when and what information is needed; where and how to obtain that information; how to evaluate it critically and organize it once it is found; and how to use it in an ethical way.  Media and information literacy provides the backbone to understanding media and the role of media in our society. MIL also provides some of the essential skills necessary for critical thinking, analysis, self-expression and creativity – all necessary skills for citizens in a democratic society. FACTORS THAT MAKE INFORMATION CREDIBLE AND RELIABLES SOURCE:HTTPS://WWW.STEVENSON.EDU/ONLINE/ABOUT-US/NEWS/HOW-TO-IDENTIFY-RELIABLE-INFORMATION/ How to Identify Reliable Information  What is reliable information?  Reliable information must come from dependable sources. According to UGA Libraries, a reliable source will provide a “thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, etc. based on strong evidence.” Widely credible sources include:  Scholarly, peer-reviewed articles and books  Trade or professional articles or books  Magazine articles, books and newspaper articles from well-established companies  Other sources like websites and blog posts can be reliable but require further evaluation.  You may be asking yourself, “what source is best for me?” Depending on the type of information you need, your sources may vary. For example, if you are writing a research paper about the psychology of communication you want to look at journal articles and research-based reports. This is because those types of sources typically include more information on the topic at hand. How to identify reliable sources  How to identify reliable sources  What makes a source reliable? To determine whether a source is reliable or not you must look at certain criteria. That criteria are as follows:  Authority: Who is the author? What are their credentials? Do they have knowledgeable experience in the field they are writing about? What is their reputation?  Accuracy: Compare the author’s information to that which you already know is reliable. Are there proper citations? Is the information biased? If so, does it affect research conclusions  Coverage: Is the information relevant to your topic and does it meet your needs? Consider what you need such as statistics, charts, and graphs.  Currency: Is your topic constantly evolving? Topics in technology and medical innovation require sources that are up to date. The importance of reliable information  The internet is scattered with biased, misleading, and altogether incorrect information and that is why it is important to follow the above criteria. The importance of using reliable sources truly boils down to effective communication. If your knowledge is based on unreliable information you will not be a trustworthy asset to your company.  Credible communication is key in business success and that is why you should not just grab any information off the internet. Using unreliable sources results in negative consequences. Credibility is especially important to business professionals because using unreliable data can cause internal and external stakeholders to question your decisions and rely solely on their own opinions rather than factual data.  Hence, using credible sources for information will increase your reputation and trustworthiness. An article by the Ivey Business Journal supports this idea by expressing that trust is a key factor in building loyalty, increasing credibility, and supporting effective communication.  So remember, it is important to develop your skills in identifying reliable resources because it will ultimately help you become an effective communicator and trustworthy leader.