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The document provides guidelines for evaluating the relevance and truthfulness of information encountered on social media and news platforms. Key tips include considering the source, reading beyond headlines, checking the author's credibility, verifying supporting sources, checking the date of the information, and being aware of personal biases. These strategies aim to help individuals discern factual information in a fast-paced digital environment.

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Q4-Lesson-1

The document provides guidelines for evaluating the relevance and truthfulness of information encountered on social media and news platforms. Key tips include considering the source, reading beyond headlines, checking the author's credibility, verifying supporting sources, checking the date of the information, and being aware of personal biases. These strategies aim to help individuals discern factual information in a fast-paced digital environment.

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JUDGING THE

RELEVANCE AND WORTH


OF IDEAS SOUNDNESS
OF AUTHOR’S
REASONING, AND
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
PRESENTATION
Part 1
In today's fast-paced digital world, social
media platforms have evolved into
primary sources of news and information
for many. With trending topics and viral
stories spreading faster than ever, these
platforms keep us updated on current
events.
RELEVANCE TRUTH
How appropriate It is something that has
something is to what is been proven by facts or
being said at a given time. sincerity.
Tips on How to
Spot Factual or
Truthful
Information
CONSIDER THE SOURCE.
Investigate the site you are viewing or reading.

Ask yourself:

Where is this information coming from?


Who is providing the information? Is it a trusted news site, a scientific
organization, or just a random website?

Example:
✅ Reliable: BBC, National Geographic, The World Health Organization
❌ Unreliable: A random blog with no author details
READ BEYOND.
Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get
clicks, so you should focus on the whole story. You
have to read and look for details such as statistics,
date, name, etc.

Don’t fall for clickbait headlines! Some articles exaggerate to grab


attention.

Read the full story and look for important details like statistics, dates,
and sources.
READ BEYOND.

Example:

🚨 Headline: “Drinking coffee will make you live 10 years longer!”


📖 Reality: The study says coffee MAY have health benefits, but it depends
on lifestyle and genetics.
CHECK THE AUTHOR.
Do a quick search on the author to find out if they are real
and credible.

Ask yourself:

Is the author real? Do they have expertise in the topic?

A quick search on the author’s background can tell you if they


have the right qualifications.
CHECK THE AUTHOR.

Dr. Emily Carter, a scientist studying nutrition, writes about food


benefits.

Mike1234, a random internet user, claims a “miracle diet” works.


VERIFY SUPPORTING SOURCES.
Determine if the given information actually supports the story.

Ask yourself:

Does the article provide credible sources to back up its claims?

If the sources don’t match or are unreliable, the information might be


misleading.
VERIFY SUPPORTING SOURCES.
✅ A medical article cites research from Harvard University.

❌ A blog post says, “Doctors say this works!” but has no source.
CHECK THE DATE
Reposting old news stories does not mean they’re relevant to
current events. It should be updated.

Old news stories can be misused to create false impressions.

Always check if the information is current and relevant.


CHECK THE DATE
Reposting old news stories does not mean they’re relevant to
current events. It should be updated.

A news update from 2024 about a new vaccine.

An outdated article from 2015 being shared as if it’s new.


CHECK YOUR BIASES
Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgement.

Sometimes, we believe things just because they match our opinions—but that
doesn’t make them true!

Be open to fact-checking, even if the truth isn’t what you expected.


Example:
CHECK YOUR BIASES
✅ Fact-checking both sides of an issue before deciding.
❌ Believing something just because it supports your views.
Any
Questions?

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