Has news been giving you grief? Don’t know which post to believe?
The wrong news can give you confusing messages and lead to unwanted stress. As much as 2020 has been about a novel virus and new advances in science, it has also been about misinformation and conspiracies. The art of “pseudo-science” was at its best in many blog posts and social media shares.
“Pseudo-science” is a term used to describe information that is made to sound reliable with expert language and scientific logic, however, it is dangerously inaccurate and manipulating. So how can you actually figure out if what you’re reading is believable? The scientific world has been using a neat tool for years that will hint to you if the information is worth your time. It’s called the CRAAP test.
The CRAAP test has been used by scientists and journalists for many years to evaluate how reliable a piece of information is. So before you hit the share button on anything, consider these key questions when reading or watching something:
C: Is it Current?
R: Is it Relevant to your interest?
A: How Accurate is it?
A: How credible is the author?
P: What is the purpose of the information?
Source:
1. Cornell University. (Accessed March 6, 2021). Research in Biological and Environmental Engineering: Evaluating Information. Click Here
2. Queen’s University. (Accessed March 6, 2021). Bachelor of Health Sciences Toolbox. Click Here
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