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Question makeovers. Investigating misinformation. Tips for doing research and evaluation. Thoughts on self-care. It’s all here on my blog.
Fighting Misinformation | Open AI ‘cites’ its work
Open AI “cites” its sources… this is a big deal.
Fighting Misinformation | Cite Your Sources
We have a responsibility to dig into facts, stats, etc. before sharing them because ya’ll… people overexaggerate, people lie, people make mistakes.
Fighting Misinformation | TikTok and Childless Women
Another viral "stat" that is giving me pause. Let's dig into whether we should buy into this headline and recap the who, what, when, where, and why of data and reporting.
Fighting Misinformation | Are These Zodiac Signs Really Undateable?
Another viral "stat" that is giving me pause. Let's dig into whether we should buy into this headline and recap the who, what, when, where, and why of data and reporting.
Fighting Misinformation | Do People Read Anymore?
Don’t share information if you haven’t vetted it.
Fighting Misinformation | Jay Shetty Viral Video
I love love love Jay Shetty. I think he is amazing. I also think this is a form of manipulating research and spreading misinformation and we need to be mindful of that.
Fighting Misinformation | 5 Questions to Ask When You Read Research
In this video, you are going to learn the 5Ws of research: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
This will help you to better assess information you come across AND you can use this as a guide when you report a fact or make a claim
Data Myth Busting: Why aren’t people going to Disneyworld?
Another day, another article presenting misleading statisics.
I’m a researcher, and I wouldn’t take “research finds” at face value.
People cherry-pick stats, misrepresent findings, or simply don’t do the requisite digging into a source. As a public, we’re presented with an attention-grabbing headline or a number completely lacking in context. We don’t get the full picture in an accessible way. That’s a major problem.