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