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What do we need to know about different types of claims before we start evaluating them? Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Ken reviews the concept of “domain knowledge” (subject matter-specific expertise) and provides tips to help us determine who is an authority on a particular subject. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Jane is an investigative journalist with experience investigating and debunking online hoaxes and false claims. Ken helps people learn the skills to figure out what is credible and trustworthy online. Together they will guide you through the CTRL-F: Verification Skills lessons. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

How to verify information using keyword searches, and ‘trade up’ to a better source when information comes from a low quality or unfamiliar source. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Jane talks about why it is important to investigate the source behind the content, especially in the digital world. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Learn how to follow the information trail back to the original source. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Similar to a game of broken telephone, information can be altered or become distorted as it moves from source to source. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Ken demonstrates how to learn key context about the reputation of unfamiliar people and organizations by consulting Wikipedia and other sources. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources. 0:00 Intro 0:32 Wikipedia and Misconceptions 1:34 Example 1 - New York Times 4:48 Example 2 - Epoch Times 5:56 If a Source Doesn't Have a Wikipedia

Learn how to find out where an image has been used and if it has been generated using AI, altered, or taken out of context. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Understanding the difference between bias and agenda can help us make better decisions about what information to trust. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Learn about helpful search operators you can use to refine internet search results. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Learn about the major components of a Google search engine results page. Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

What is an algorithm and how does Google's work? Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Learn about the different types of groups that work in the world of advocacy. To view the French version of this video go to: czcams.com/video/FIDvDlrberQ/video.html Visit www.ctrl-f.ca for more information and resources.

Tips and Tricks for Using Wikipedia (supplemental)

Why Use Wikipedia? (supplemental)

Fact or opinion

CIVIX Explains: Journalism Standards

Why Journalism?

Skill: Click Through & Find with Mike Caulfield

Skill: Advanced Claim Check

Skill: Check Other Sources

Skill: Advanced Wikipedia: Bias & Agenda

Skill: Just Add Wikipedia with Mike Caulfield

CIVIX Explains: Algorithms

Check the Claim with Jane Lytvynenko

Introduction to CTRL-F with Jane Lytvynenko and Mike Caulfield

Trace the Information with Jane Lytvynenko

Evaluate Expertise with Mike Caulfield