Evaluating Information and Fact-Checking

John Green introduces the importance of navigating digital information and evaluating its credibility. He discusses the role of fact-checkers and provides a framework for assessing information reliability. Through a practical example, he demonstrates how to analyze claims and emphasizes the need for skepticism without falling into cynicism. The video concludes with resources for further learning.

What is one of the main benefits of the internet mentioned by John Green?

• It eliminates the need for traditional education.

• It guarantees privacy for all users.

• It allows you to meet friends from around the world.

• It prevents misinformation.

What organization has partnered with Crash Course for this series?

• FactCheck.org

• Harvard University

• MediaWise

• Stanford University

What is the main difference between the AAP and the ACP?

• The AAP is a smaller, ideologically-motivated group.

• The ACP is a larger organization than the AAP.

• The ACP supports adoption by LGBTQ couples.

• The AAP is a large, well-respected professional organization.

Which group performed best at judging the reliability of information in the Stanford study?

• Professional fact-checkers

• Middle school students

• High school students

• History professors

What is the first question to ask when evaluating information?

• What is the evidence for their claims?

• Who is behind this information?

• What do other sources say?

• How many people have shared this information?

What should you do if you find a claim with no evidence?

• Trust it immediately.

• Share it with others to get their opinion.

• Ignore it completely.

• Be skeptical until you can verify it.

What was the claim made by Steve S. on Twitter?

• Each American uses 100 plastic straws daily.

• Each American uses 25 plastic straws daily.

• Each American uses 500 plastic straws daily.

• Each American uses 50 plastic straws daily.

Why is it important to check multiple sources when fact-checking?

• To see what other information is out there and verify the claim.

• To find the most popular opinion.

• To discredit the original source.

• To ensure the information aligns with your beliefs.

What is the difference between skepticism and cynicism?

• Skepticism is being generally distrustful, while cynicism is being easily convinced.

• Skepticism is being not easily convinced, while cynicism is being generally distrustful.

• Skepticism is being easily convinced, while cynicism is being generally distrustful.

• Skepticism and cynicism are the same.

What is the goal of MediaWise?

• To teach students how to assess the accuracy of information online.

• To create more social media accounts.

• To promote traditional news organizations.

• To eliminate all misinformation from the internet.