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Psych/Soc of Conspiracy Theories and Misinfo: Tools for teaching?

  • 1.  Psych/Soc of Conspiracy Theories and Misinfo: Tools for teaching?

    Posted Sep 03, 2024 03:13 PM

    Hello, EBSS friends.

    What tools/frameworks/models/lesson plan/theories do you use with students to determine whether something is misinformation? Determine its origin? 

    I have taught the evaluation of information a lot, but not necessarily misinformation/conspiracy theories. And not focused on psychology. Do you mind sharing your teaching ideas with me? 

    This will be my first time working with PSY 315: Psychology of Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation. The class focuses on:

    -- psychological factors

    --sociological factors

    -- tools to identify conspiracy theories/misinformation

    Please feel free to email me directly (margie.ruppel@uky.edu) or respond to the list. 

    Thank you in advance. 



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    Margie Ruppel
    Social Sciences Librarian
    University of Kentucky Libraries
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