Resources for Media
Understanding and Investigating Mis/Disinformation Workshop
Workshop Prepared by: Craig Silverman
Learn about how to understand and investigate mis/disinformation in news from JHR engaged trainers across Canada. These workshops are specifically designed for journalists and newsrooms and are 2 hours in length.
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Check out a handout highlighting the tools & resources covered in JHR’s workshop on understanding and investigating mis/disinformation information in news.
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Resources for the Public
Carleton Study Finds COVID—19 Conspiracies and Misinformation Spreading Online
Conspiracy theories and incorrect scientific information about Covid-19 have taken root in Canada, according to a recent survey conducted by the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University. Nearly half of Canadians (46 per cent) believed at least one of four Covid-19 conspiracy theories and myths addressed in the survey.
McGill Newsroom: ‘COVID-19: Social media users more likely to believe false information’
A new study led by researchers at McGill University finds that people who get their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19. Those that consume more traditional news media have fewer misperceptions and are more likely to follow public health recommendations like social distancing.
Digital and News Literacy Workshop
Workshop Prepared by: CIVIX
Learn about how to improve your digital and news literacy skills including: how to critically assess online news reporting and editorials, how to recognize how and when malicious actors exploit online platforms, and tools to avoid being susceptible to online manipulation.
This workshop will be held online through training webinars and engage the Canadian public.
What do you do when you see your friends sharing disinformation?
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Verification Tools: Everyday Tips
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Media resources were developed by Craig Silverman.
Digital and News Literacy Resources were developed by CIVIX.
All materials developed are free and available by request.