Why We Should Verify Information

What does the word VERIFY mean?

• to understand the meaning of

• to explain

• to research

• to prove the truth with evidence

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Why is it important assess the quality of the information you see online?

• You may get into trouble for using bad sources.

• It is easy for people to publish misleading or incorrect information.

• Citizens have a responsibility to report false information found on websites.

• Some websites have grammatical errors.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is information pollution?

• too much information, also known as TMI

• information that ruins the environment

• low quality, false information that circulates online

• the right amount of information needed for research

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is MISINFORMATION?

• when people share information they think is true, but it isn't

• a way of bending the truth

• information that is used to hurt a person

• not enough information

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Disinformation can be best described as

• purposely telling a lie for one's own benefit

• information that is verified to be true

• outdated information

• sharing false information on purpose to cause harm

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CCSS.RL.5.6

To combat information pollution, ask

• why do people like to spread false and misleading information?

• what other sources besides the Internet can I use to get my news?

• who made this website, and why?

• how can I use this source in a positive way?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1