Importance of Digital Literacy (Library)

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What is digital literacy?

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Digital literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using digital technologies.

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Why is fact-checking important?

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Fact-checking is important to ensure the accuracy of information and to prevent the spread of false information.

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What can happen if information is not fact-checked?

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Not fact-checking can lead to the spread of false information, which can mislead people.

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What does it mean to evaluate the credibility of a source?

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Evaluating the credibility of a source means assessing its reliability, accuracy, and trustworthiness.

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What is bias in information?

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Bias is the tendency to favor one side of an issue, which can distort the presentation of information.

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What is misleading content?

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Misleading content is information that is presented in a deceptive way, often to mislead the audience.

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What are signs of poor quality information?

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Signs of poor quality information include poor grammar or spelling, lack of sources, and emotional language.

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What is the role of an author’s background in evaluating information?

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An author’s background helps determine their expertise and the reliability of the information they provide.

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What is misinformation?

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Misinformation is false or misleading information spread regardless of intent.

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What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?

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Misinformation is incorrect information shared without harmful intent, while disinformation is deliberately false information shared to deceive.