Beware of fake news form satire websites, here are some examples:
* The Onion (Satire) * The Daily Show (Comedy Central) * Colbert Report (Comedy Central)
Evaluation Criteria
Posters should evaluate the quality of information they find on the web as well as other information resources, consider the following ideas:
Authority. Who says? Know the author.
· Who created this information and why? · Do you recognize this author or their work? · What knowledge or skills do they have in the area? · Is he or she stating fact or opinion? · What else has this author written? · Does the author acknowledge other viewpoints and theories?
Objectivity. Is the information biased? Think about perspective.
· Is the information objective or subjective? · Is it full of fact or opinion? · Does it reflect bias? How? · How does the sponsorship impact the perspective of the information? · Is there a balance of perspectives represented? · Could the information be meant as humorous, a parody, or satire?
Authenticity. Is the information authentic? Know the source.
· Where does the information originate? · Is the information from an established organization? · Has the information been reviewed by others to insure accuracy? · Is this a primary source or secondary source of information? · Are original sources clear and documented? · Is a bibliography provided citing the sources used? · Can this email or article be found elsewhere with a link.
Reliability. Is this information accurate? Consider the origin of the information.
· Is the source truth worthy? How do you know? · Who is sponsoring this publication? · Does this information come from a business, political or company site? · What’s the purpose of the info’, is it to inform, instruct, or persuade? · What's their motive?
Timeliness. Consider the currency and timeliness of the information.
· Does the information provide a timeline, specific dates? · Does currency of information matter with your particular topic? · How current are the sources or links, is there a date?
“If it is a miracle, any sort of evidence will answer, but if it is a Fact, proof is necessary” ~ Mark Twain
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