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Evaluating Information
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Video: Introduction to Bias
This video introduces the idea of bias and prejudice and the importance of awareness of one’s own bias and the bias of others when evaluating sources and situations, and responding to arguments.
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Video: Types of Bias
This video builds on the introduction to bias video by discussing specific types of bias such as social bias, confirmation bias, and communal reinforcement.
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Video: Evaluating Sources
Learn some ways to critically think about the information you encounter in print and online. Become familiar with strategies for evaluating sources based on these criteria: authority, accuracy, currency, relevance, and objectivity.
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Tutorial: Evaluating Information
Learn how to evaluate a range of resources in order to select the most authoritative sources on their research topic.
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Video Tutorial: Understanding Misinformation
Identify the characteristics and purpose of misinformation as well as its effect on your personal and academic lives.