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About This Book
Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions about What to Believe Online
ISBN: 9780226822068
"Verified" is an indispensable guide for navigating the complex digital landscape and making informed decisions about what to believe online. Written by Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public, and Sam Wineburg, the Margaret Jacks Professor of Education, Emeritus at Stanford University, this book offers practical and accessible strategies for evaluating online information.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students, educators, librarians, and anyone interested in information literacy and disinformation. It serves as a valuable resource for those looking to improve their critical thinking skills and avoid being duped by fake news, distorted videos, and stealth ads.
History and Editions
Published in November 2023, "Verified" is the first edition of this book. It has been designed to be an accessible and practical toolkit for evaluating online information quickly and effectively. The book emphasizes the importance of lateral reading—using the web to verify the web—and other techniques to determine the credibility of sources.
Author and Other Works
Mike Caulfield is known for creating the SIFT methodology, which he has taught to thousands of teachers and students. He studies the spread of online rumors and misinformation. Sam Wineburg is the founder of the Stanford History Education Group and has authored "Why Learn History (When It’s Already on Your Phone)," also published by the University of Chicago Press.
Key Features
- Accessible Strategies: The book provides quick, practical, and accessible steps to help readers navigate the internet’s endless flood of information.
- Real-World Examples: It includes a variety of real-world examples and exercises to help readers practice and internalize these skills.
- Critical Thinking: Emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in evaluating online information.
- Techniques for Verification: Offers techniques such as lateral reading to determine the credibility of sources.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780226822068
eBook: ISBN-13: 9780226822075
eBook: ISBN-13: 9780226822082
Publication Details
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication Date: November 16, 2023
Number of Pages: 240
Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- The book is available in both hardcover and eBook formats.
- The eBook versions are listed above without specifying digital platforms.
Related ISBNs:
- The hardcover edition is the primary ISBN for this book.
- The eBook editions are available with different ISBNs as listed above.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Verified," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
