Evaluating Credibility of Sources
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1.How do you get your news and learn about current affairs and world events?
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2.We’ve recently seen that even major news personalities and organizations have published flawed news stories. See an example HEREWhen you read or watch the news, how will you know if news is credible and not flawed, fake, or unreliable?
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3.Based on the assigned article this week, define the term “fake news”.
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4.What are the dangers of fake news?
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5.This week we studied ways to spot unreliable or fake news. In the table below, explain in your own words the different ways to spot fake news. Use information from this week’s materials to guide your answers.
Ways to spot fake news Explanation of the ways to spot fake news Consider the source Type answer here do not cut and paste your answer Read beyond the headline Type answer here do not cut and paste your answer Check the author Type answer here do not cut and paste your answer What’s the support? Type answer here do not cut and paste your answer Check the date Type answer here do not cut and paste your answer Is this some kind of joke? Type answer here do not cut and paste your answer Check your biases Type answer here do not cut and paste your answer Consult the experts Type answer here do not cut and paste your answer It’s generally accepted that Wikipedia is not a credible source and should not be used to support research. Using the fake news table above, identify three (3) reasons that Wikipedia is not credible and explain your answer. It’s not credible because… Real life example a. Type answer here b. Type answer here Type answer here c. Type answer here
Decision Making
Imagine you have friend who struggles with depression. Your friend has tried several different methods and therapies to overcome the depression, including exercise, meditation, acupuncture, and even hypnosis. When you ask her if she has considered medication, she states that she will never try it because of an interview she saw on the news. ClickHERE to watch the interview.
Your friend believes Tom Cruise is a trustworthy source on the topic of psychiatric medication.Evaluate her belief based on the Twelve Characteristics of a Trustworthy Source.
Characteristics of a Trustworthy Source Explain if Tom Cruise fulfills or does not fulfill this characteristic Learned/Educated about psychiatric medication Type answer here Experienced in psychiatric medication Type answer here Speaking about psychiatric medication Type answer here Up-to-date about psychiatric medication Type answer here Capable of explaining the basis for his claim or advice about psychiatric medication Type answer here Unbiased Type answer here Truthful Type answer here Free of conflicts of interest Type answer here Acting in accord with our interests Type answer here Unconstrained Type answer here Informed about the specifics of the case at hand Type answer here Mentally stable Type answer here
8.Has your friend chosen a trustworthy source to guide her decision-making process?
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Explaintwo things she could do differently to make a better decision.
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Decision Making Scenario 1
Pretend that you are a surgeon at a local hospital. Seven patients need a heart transplant but there is only one heart donor at this time. All of the patients are eligible to receive this heart. All patients are physically able and all have compatible tissue and blood typing. From the list below, you will need to choose which patient should receive the heart.
Patient Waiting List 31-year-old male; dentist at the height of his career; married but no children 12-year-old female; accomplished violinist; blind 40-year-old male; teacher; married with 2 children 15-year-old female; unmarried, 6 months pregnant 35-year-old male; Roman Catholic priest 17-year-old female; waitress; high school dropout; supports/cares for a brother who is severely disabled 38-year-old female; pharmacy technician; engaged to be married next year.
When we make ethical decisions (like the one above) they are shaped by our values, past experiences, and our attitudes about life, people, and ethics. Please reflect carefully and give a thoughtful response to the next three (3) questions. Your answers should reflect how your life experiences, values and attitudes have shaped your decision.
What patient did you choose to receive the heart transplant? Type answer here
10.How did you arrive at your decision? Explain your thought process.
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11.How was your decision influenced by your values? Attitudes? Prejudices?
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Reflection
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