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SW266-CCM Media Literacy

This LibGuide supports SW266-CCM where the intersections of information literacy and media literacy are explored. Librarians conduct two class sessions and deliver a group assignment on evaluating information.

Assigned Terms for Truth/UnTruth Continuum Exercise

Continuum of Truth Exercise - In-Class Exercise

IL Group 1

Rumor

Empirical evidence

IL Group 2

Misinformation

Primary Source

IL Group 3

Secondary Sources

Meme

IL Group 4

Opinion Piece

Scholarly Peer Review

IL Group 5

Mainstream Media

AI (Chatbots)

IL Group 6

Satire

Disinformation

Check Out The Glossary!

With your assigned group above, access the Miami Dade College's Fake News (and how to fight it): Glossary to complete the Continuum of Truth Exercise.  This LibGuide Glossary of Terms is maintained by Librarian Jenny Saxton, and is being used permission.  

More than just a list of definitions, The Miami Dade College's Libguide Glossary is enhanced with detailed explanations, examples, links, videos, and food for thought about fighting misinformation.

Assigned Terms for Truth/UnTruth Continuum Exercise

Continuum of Truth Exercise - In-Class Exercise

IL Group 1

Post-Truth

Empirical evidence

IL Group 2

Misinformation/
Disinformation (define both)

Meme

 

IL Group 3

AI (ChatBots)

Primary/
Secondary Sources

(define both)

 

IL Group 4

False Balance

Scholarly Peer Review

IL Group 5

Mainstream Media

FCC Fairness Doctrine

IL Group 6

Clickbait/
Sharebait
(define both)

Gaslighting

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