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HLS 280 Mis-, Dis-, and Malinformation Research Guide: Social Media Exercises

Dark Matter

Link: https://www.tiktok.com/foryou?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7142887501110316294#/@drbecky_s/video/7142887501110316294

What is Dr. Becky's full name?

How would you describe Dr. Becky's domain knowledge? (What kind of education and experience does she have?)

Do you think Dr. Becky is a good source of information on the topic of dark matter and astrophysics? Why or why not?

 

Medical Medium

Link (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/Cty1q1TOrOq/

What is the Medical Medium's real name? 

Do you think the Medical Medium is a reliable source of health information? Why or why not?

 

United Nations Robot Press Conference

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuibFFvhfYo or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZgO7noKRIM

What is the name of the source of this Instagram video?

Do you think this is a trustworthy source? Why or why not? What lateral reading strategy did you use?

 

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