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

Name: Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions about What to Believe Online
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Book Synopsis: An indispensable guide for telling fact from fiction on the internet—often in less than 30 seconds. The internet brings information to our fingertips almost instantly. The result is that we often jump to thinking too fast, without taking a few moments to verify the source before engaging with a claim or viral piece of media. Information literacy expert Mike Caulfield and educational researcher Sam Wineburg are here to enable us to take a moment for due diligence with this informative, approachable guide to the internet. With this illustrated tool kit, you will learn to identify red flags, get quick context, and make better use of common websites like Google and Wikipedia that can help and hinder in equal measure. This how-to guide will teach you how to use the web to verify the web, quickly and efficiently, including how to

Verify news stories and other events in as little as thirty seconds (seriously)
Determine if the article you’re citing is by a reputable scholar or a quack
Detect the slippery tactics scammers use to make their sites look credible
Decide in a minute if that shocking video is truly shocking
Deduce who’s behind a site—even when its ownership is cleverly disguised
Uncover if that feature story is actually a piece planted by a foreign government
Use Wikipedia wisely to gain a foothold on new topics and leads for digging deeper

And so much more. Building on techniques like SIFT and lateral reading, Verified will help students and anyone else looking to get a handle on the internet’s endless flood of information through quick, practical, and accessible steps.

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Are you tired of being misled by false information online? Dive into the essential guide, "Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions about What to Believe" by Mike Caulfield and Sam Wineburg. With this invaluable resource, you will learn to discern fact from fiction in as little as thirty seconds. Stay ahead of misinformation and equip yourself with the skills needed to navigate the web confidently.

Don't let yourself fall prey to misleading headlines or fabricated stories. "Verified" provides you with a practical toolkit to verify news stories, identify red flags, and detect deceptive tactics used by scammers online. Take control of your online experience and make educated decisions about the information you come across on the internet. Equip yourself with the knowledge to distinguish between credible sources and questionable content with ease.

Empower yourself with the tools to navigate the vast sea of information on the internet efficiently. With "Verified," you can develop essential skills such as lateral reading and using reputable sources like Google and Wikipedia to your advantage. Gain insights into uncovering hidden agendas, identifying reliable sources, and making informed decisions online. Arm yourself with the knowledge required to verify information quickly, accurately, and confidently.

Ready to enhance your online research skills and combat misinformation effectively? Take the first step towards becoming a savvy internet user with "Verified." Equip yourself with the tools needed to make informed decisions and separate fact from fiction online. Start your journey to information literacy today!

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