Addressing Health Misinformation Through Lateral Reading

Created by Mohsin Ali, Neha Gupta, nushrat-esha

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Authors

Mohsin Ali, Neha Gupta, nushrat-esha

Contributors

Abigail Holder, Ashley Peterson, Alex Solodkaya, Michelle Brasseur, Hannah Sutherland, Rumaysa Ahmad

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize the importance of addressing online misinformation.
  • Describe the 3 main steps of lateral reading to evaluate online information.
  • Identify the source of online content and assess the credibility and reliability of the author or publisher.
  • Analyze the evidence and claims made in the content, and determine if the sources cited support the information provided.
  • Cross-reference the claims made in the content with other reliable sources to confirm, deny, or provide additional context.

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