Evaluating data, information and digital content

The badge holder has demonstrated dedicated and competent mastery of the competency of Information and data literacy: Evaluating data, information, and digital content. They can proudly demonstrate the following results and skills:
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Analyzing, comparing, and critically evaluating the credibility and reliability of data sources, information, and digital content. Analyzing, interpreting, and critically evaluating data, information, and digital content.
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At a basic level, independently and with appropriate guidance where necessary, I can 
establish the credibility and reliability of common sources of data, information, and their digital content. 
﻿(c) DigComp 2.2﻿
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Tasks

Task no.1

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Make a plan with your coach about which tasks you will perform to gain control over the following skills: 
determining the credibility and reliability of common sources of data, information, and their digital content.
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Examples to develop these skills:
Use websites of reputable news organizations or reliable online encyclopedias such as Wikipedia to look up information on a topic that interests you. Pay attention to the sources cited in the article and try to determine if they are reliable and credible.
Leverage the knowledge of experts in a particular field. For example, if you are looking for information on health, search for websites of reputable medical institutions such as the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the World Health Organization (WHO).
Be critical and look for additional information. If you read or hear something that you are not entirely sure about, search for other sources to confirm whether the information is correct. Use Google Scholar, for example, to find scientific articles on the topic.
Pay attention to the sources and authors of digital content. Check the information about the author of the article or the source of the content to determine if it is credible. Also, look for information about the organization or website that publishes the content.
Use fact-checking websites such as Snopes or FactCheck.org to verify the information you have found.
By following these steps, you can learn to assess the credibility and reliability of common sources of data, information, and digital content.
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Activity

Information and data literacy

Organiser

Skills-Connect

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