About this module
This module aims to provide an overview of how and why audiences become misinformed about science.
Upon completing the module, the student will be able to:
- tackle disinformation on scientific issues;
- find the right and reliable sources upon scientific issues;
- employ tools for evaluating sources of scientific information;
- employ techniques for evaluating scientific information.
Upon completing the module, the student will be able to:
- apply searches to obtain data, information and content in digital environments (Digicomp);
- propose personal search strategies (Digicomp);
- adapt my searching strategy to find the most appropriate data, information and content in digital environments (Digicomp);
- critically assess the credibility and reliability of sources of data, information and digital content (Digicomp);
- identify any discrepancies or inconsistencies or divergences in materials being analysed (CDC);
- identify similarities and differences between new information and what is already known (CDC);
- distinguish between statements of fact and statements of opinion (CDC);
- use more than one source of information before making a decision (CDC).
- Knowledge of the basic concepts of journalism
- Basic knowledge of the production of journalistic content
- Basic knowledge of the latest trends of e-journalism(e.g social media, blogs etc)
- Technical / digital skills