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If it’s on the Internet, it Must Be True, Right? Using Critical Thinking to Debunk the Junk. 

Introduction:

Over the past few years, social media sites have been filled with “research” on everything, from claims that miracle diets are “scientifically proven effective” to articles on the existence (or not) of global warming, and everything in between. Currently, we are overwhelmed with information surrounding COVID-19: masks are useless/masks are essential; send students to school/virtual learning is the best option; this drug is effective/it causes heart attacks; the list goes on and on. How do we figure out what information is accurate, and what is junk?

For this assignment you will practice critical thinking skills to evaluate “rumors” currently circulating on the internet. Are they true or just fake news?

This assignment fulfills/supports:

· Module Outcome:

· Course Outcome:

· General Education Competencies:

The Assignment:

For this assignment, complete the following steps:

Step 1:

Carefully read “1.11 A Psychologist’s Skill Set: Information Literacy- How Do You Know?” beginning on page 46 of your textbook. 

Step 2:

Choose ONE of the following urban legends/rumors/myths:

1. “Who Are ‘America’s Frontline Doctors’ and Dr. Stella Immanuel?” 


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1. “Was a Homeless Couple Found Living in a Walmart Attic?” 


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1. “Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?” 


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Step 3:

Write an essay explaining how you would debunk the legend/rumor/myth you chose. Your essay must include the following:

1. Use at least 3 of the 6 suggestions from section 1.11 in your textbook. In your essay, refer to the suggestions by their number in the textbook (Suggestion 2, Suggestion 5, etc.) and explain how each suggestion helped you determine if the information in your legend/rumor/myth was dubious or even totally false. 

1. Your essay should contain an introductory paragraph, at least three paragraphs explaining how the suggestions you chose from your textbook helped you determine the validity of the information in your chosen rumor/legend/myth (at least one paragraph for each suggestion) and a closing paragraph. 

1. Your OPINION of the legend/rumor/myth 
should not be included in your essay. The focus of this assignment is on applying critical thinking skills to information you encounter on social media. This assignment is NOT intended to start a debate. 

Citing Sources: You must use APA style to reference your source(s) at the end of your submission. For this assignment, you must include reference information for your textbook and for the article you chose. Information on how to format reference information in APA style (including a reference generator) can be found on the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) website at: 


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Acceptable Length: 1 typed page (minimum)

Formatting Requirements:

· Use 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font

· Use double line spacing

· Use 1-inch margins all around (top, bottom, left, right)

Grading criteria: For full points you must fully comply with each component of the Assignment Rubric.

To Submit: Type your essay and save it in one of the following file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf. NO OTHER FILE TYPES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Click on the link “Module 1 Written Assignment” (above) and attach your file. Click “Submit”. 

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