Understanding Information Sources

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Bias

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A tendency to favor or disfavor something based on personal beliefs or opinions rather than facts. Helps students recognize when a source is presenting information subjectively.

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Credibility

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The quality of being trusted or believed. Students need to assess the reliability of a source by considering its credibility.

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Primary Source

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Original materials or firsthand accounts of an event or topic. Encourages students to seek direct evidence or information from reliable origin points.

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Secondary Source

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Sources that analyze, interpret, or critique primary sources. Helps students differentiate between original data and interpretations or analyses.

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Fact-Checking

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The process of verifying the accuracy of information. Central to ensuring that information is truthful and backed by evidence.

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Misinformation

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False or inaccurate information spread unintentionally. Helps students understand the importance of verifying facts to avoid spreading unintentional errors.

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Disinformation

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Deliberately false or misleading information spread with the intent to deceive. Awareness of disinformation helps students critically evaluate sources with malicious intent.

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Algorithm

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A set of rules or processes followed by search engines and social media to rank and display content. Students need to understand how algorithms influence the content they see online.

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Echo Chamber

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An environment where one’s beliefs are amplified and reinforced by repeated exposure to similar viewpoints.

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Confirmation Bias

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The tendency to search for, interpret, and recall information that confirms one’s preconceptions. Understanding this bias helps students critically assess how their beliefs affect their judgment of sources.