Verifying Information and Combating Misinformation Online

This chapter examines the repercussions of a recent survey on how individuals verify information, focusing on the rise of online misinformation and the imperative to scrutinize sources critically. It delves into the disproportionate spread of misinformation by a small faction and the divide in trusted news sources amongst Democrats and Republicans. The chapter introduces strategies like the SIFT method and the 'Cool' acronym to encourage skepticism, critical thinking, and the evaluation of sources to counter the spread of misinformation online.