Preparation

All you need to prepare is a PC and an internet connection. Alternatively, this exercise can also take place on a tablet or smartphone.

Method / Process description

In this exercise, the participants should understand the criteria according to which they can check or classify information. The fact sheet serves as a support. 

Introduction: 

• The criteria of the fact sheet are worked out together with the participants (or presented to them). 
• Individual aspects are discussed and deepened.  

Implementation

• The participants are asked to carry out the test on a single website as an example. (Note: It is advisable to check rather unknown sources and not a common well-known news site).
• According to the information sheet, the following should be checked:
• Statement, topicality, classification of the information 
• Background of the source (website and author)
• Final classification of the information and the source.
• Tip: The research can be done alone or in groups.

Conclusion

• The individual results of the check can be briefly presented to the plenary. What was checked. How was it checked? What is the result.
• Did the review of the information reveal any important findings? 

Download material

Information sheet "Verifying information".

References