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Definition: Information Literacy is the ability to effectively navigate, evaluate and use information.
WE ARE CURRENTLY LIVING IN "THE INFORMATION AGE," and it can be pretty challenging to navigate through all of the different sources and types of information available at our finger tips. Here are some websites working to make our society as information literate as possible:
All about BIAS
All about BIAS
Your Bias Is - Learn about cognitive bias with this interactive website. SPOILER: there's a BUNCH of different kinds of biases!
"How to Work with the Bias in Your Brain" - Bias is unavoidable, but you can work with it!
Fact Checking Sites
Fact Checking Sites
Media Bias Fact Check - Search and learn the bias of news
FactCheck.org - “Consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
Politifact - A fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others on its Truth-O-Meter.
Evaluating Web Sources
Evaluating Web Sources
SIFT & Pick by Ellen Carey from SBCC
General Tips:
Check the url domain (.com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov, other?)
Who's the author?
When was this published?
Who owns the copyright?
Check out the "About Us"
Using Information Responsibly
Using Information Responsibly
*COMING SOON!*
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