Evaluating Claims on Social Media

The video tutorial addresses the challenge of discerning trustworthy information on social media, which is rife with unverified claims. It provides strategies for evaluating the credibility of sources and claims, using examples to illustrate the process. By assessing the source and investigating claims, viewers can better navigate the information landscape and avoid being misled.

What is a common challenge when dealing with information on social media?

• Avoiding advertisements

• Connecting with friends

• Finding entertaining content

• Determining the credibility of sources

What should you first evaluate when you come across a claim on social media?

• The number of likes the post has

• The person or organization making the claim

• The comments on the post

• The length of the post

What did the investigation reveal about the organization claiming the US government is planning Saturday school?

• It is a scientific journal

• It is a sports news site

• It is a humor website

• It is a government website

What should you do if you cannot find information about the source of a claim?

• Share the claim with others

• Investigate the claim itself

• Assume the claim is false

• Ignore the claim

What unusual behavior of birds was reported in Australia?

• Birds building nests in cities

• Birds setting fires

• Birds migrating early

• Birds singing at night

What did the investigation into the claim about birds in Australia reveal?

• It was a fictional story

• It was a government announcement

• It was based on scientific research

• It was a hoax

What is the first strategy to remember when evaluating claims on social media?

• See if the claim is trending

• Look at the comments

• Check the number of shares

• Evaluate the person or organization making the claim

What is the second strategy to remember when evaluating claims on social media?

• Evaluate the claim itself

• See if the claim is funny

• Check the post's grammar

• Look at the profile picture

What is the benefit of evaluating both the source and the claim itself?

• You can make the claim go viral

• You can ignore the claim

• You are more likely to find accurate information

• You can share the claim confidently

What is the main goal of the strategies discussed in the video?

• To create viral content

• To increase the number of followers

• To avoid being misled by false information

• To make social media more entertaining