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What is Scientific Consensus?
Whatever the latest study says
The general agreement of scientists in their field
A group of scientists with the same opinion
When there is no need for more research
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What would be a good "Who" question to ask about an information source?
Who is this article about?
Who is the author or creator?
Who even am I??
Whooooo are you? Who-who? Who-who?
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What are some ways you can fact check a news story?
Find more information about the author
Check other sources
Check Snopes.com
Check the date
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What makes Circular reporting "circular"?
It is uniformly consistent in its reporting
It's round and spherical
It has no beginning or end
Sources are validated by themselves in a loop
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Which COVID-19 headline seems suspect?
'5G TOWERS SPREADING CORONA'
'A Brazilian city devastated by COVID-19 may have reached herd immunity'
'Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating COVID-19'
'COVID Collides with Weather Disasters to Affect Millions Worldwide'
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What is a trusted source for health information?
The Dr. Oz Show
The CDC
Pinterest memes
The Mayo Clinic
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What is a Snake Oil Salesman?
Someone who makes liquor from snake venom
Someone who sells snake venom antidotes
Someone who makes oil for snakes' scales
Someone who tries to profit from false cures and remedies
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Which would be good "When" questions to ask?
When was this updated?
When was the author born?
When did I find it?
When was this created?
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What is a good media and information habit to develop?
Fact-check every single news item you read
Don't believe anything
Only read one news source
Stop and think before you react or share
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Which of the following has NOT directly contributed to an increase of circular reporting?
The speed of the news cycle
Increased accessibility to the Internet
Anyone can write and publish on the Internet
Human curiosity
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What would be a good "Where" question to ask about a source of information?
Where did the information come from?
Where did I find this information?
Where was this made?
Where is the author from?
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What is a trusted source for science information?
Graphs found on Facebook
Scientific American (magazine)
Political leaders
Nature (journal)
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Why might someone share false information online?
They want to mislead their friends and family
It creates to a strong emotional response
They've been brainwashed
It confirms something they already believe
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Which organizations are dedicated to fact-checking?
Twitter
FactCheck.org
Snopes.com
PolitiFact
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What are some Red Flags for health misinformation?
Promises a quick fix
They're trying to sell a specific product
Dramatic statements
A recommendation based on only one study
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Which science news headline seems questionable?
'Is There Life on Venus? These Missions Could Find It'
'A New Arctic Is Emerging, Thanks to Climate Change'
SPICY DIET CAN BEAT DEMENTIA
'Planet discovered transiting a dead star'
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Which would be a good "Why" question to ask about a source of information?
Why was this written or created?
Why am I reading this?
Why do I want this information?
Why aren't there more pictures?
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Why is avoiding misinformation important?
You deserve to know the truth
Good information can help you
Misinformation can hurt you and others
Sharing misinformation destroys your credibility
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Why should we avoid the term "fake news"?
"Fake news" only refers to cable TV
Because it's stealing from The Daily Show
"Fake news" is used to dismiss unfavorable information
It does not accurately describe a complex problem
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Which is likely the best source of information from social media?
A link to a news article
Memes
Screenshots of headlines
Copy & paste status messages
