Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions about What to Believe Online

This guide is essential for telling fact from fiction on the internet, often in less than 30 seconds. It teaches readers to identify red flags, get quick context, and make better use of common websites like Google and Wikipedia. It also covers how to verify news stories, determine if an article is by a reputable scholar, detect scammers' tactics, decide if a video is shocking, uncover who's behind a site, and use Wikipedia wisely.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

The internet has revolutionized the way we access and consume information, but it has also created a challenge for us to discern fact from fiction in a matter of seconds. This concise guide, written by information literacy expert Mike Caulfield and educational researcher Sam Wineburg, aims to empower readers to take a moment for due diligence and verify the sources of information they encounter online.

The book is designed to be an illustrated tool kit that teaches readers how to identify red flags, get quick context, and make better use of common websites like Google and Wikipedia. It covers a range of topics, including verifying news stories and other events in as little as thirty seconds, determining the credibility of sources, detecting the tactics scammers use to make their sites look credible, and deciphering whether a shocking video is truly shocking.

The authors build on techniques like SIFT (Source, Inference, Fact, and Truth) and lateral reading to provide practical and accessible steps for navigating the internet's endless flood of information. They emphasize the importance of critical thinking and media literacy in a world where fake news and misinformation can spread rapidly.

Whether you are a student, professional, or simply someone who wants to improve their online information literacy, this guide is an indispensable resource. It offers a quick and efficient way to verify the web, gain a deeper understanding of topics, and make informed decisions in a world where the line between fact and fiction can be blurred.

To learn more about the book and access additional resources, visit the website for the book.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 153 x 203 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226822068