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How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?

Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation

Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…

The available data supports that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective

COVID Variants Infectious Diseases Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines

Q: I was sent the bulletin from the Florida Health Department regarding 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines. It contains a lot of confusing and concerning pieces of information. Can you help me understand it? A: The Florida Department of Health’s bulletin contains a lot of misleading and inaccurate statements. They fail to mention the risks of infection Read more…

We should get ahead of vaccine hesitancy before new vaccines come out.

Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines

Recent headlines have been filled with news about the H5N1 “avian flu” outbreak in birds and cattle. The situation is quickly evolving, requiring public health officials and communicators to stay up to date and provide rapid and regular updates. Concerns about our country’s readiness to deal with another pandemic are growing, including insufficient data collection Read more…

What resources are available to help train the next generation of Nerdy Girls (and Guys) to navigate misinformation?

Data Literacy Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation

A: Whether you are a teacher or a parent, there are lots of resources available to help kids boost their skills in navigating misinformation. Check out a few we like below! 🔵 Checkology: a free e-learning platform from The News Literacy Project that offers interactive lessons led by journalists and other experts on topics including Read more…

Can the keywords you use in a search help you figure out whether a rumor or claim is legit?

Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation

A: Yes! Being strategic about your search terms can help you more effectively identify credible, fact-checked information and avoid just bringing up a bunch of websites promoting the rumor or false claim. TL; DR: MediaWise recommends keywords include specific names or places, target the specific topic or claim, and help focus the results on credible Read more…

How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?

Families/Kids Uncertainty and Misinformation

TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike. There are steps both educators and parents can take to address this critical issue. The start of a new school year is an excellent time to examine what we can all do. Misinformation is generally defined as Read more…

Are screening tests and diagnostic tests the same thing?

Data Literacy Reproductive Health Uncertainty and Misinformation

The Short Answer: Nope! 🙅🏾‍♀️ The goal of a screening test is to determine the likelihood of disease in a person who currently shows no signs or symptoms, while a diagnostic test detects whether (and what type of) disease might be present in someone with symptoms. While some screening tests can be self-administered at home Read more…

What is the framing effect?

Data Literacy Uncertainty and Misinformation

Tl;dr: The framing effect is a cognitive bias in which our choices are more influenced by how information is presented than the information itself. We can overcome the framing effect by purposefully rephrasing information to reflect both positive and negative aspects of the choice, separating the information from the razzle dazzle, and gathering as much Read more…