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Your Toolkit for Addressing Misinformation

Individuals can take an active role in protecting themselves and others from misinformation (false and misleading information) and disinformation (intentionally deceptive misinformation). This toolkit is designed to help readers understand their role in stopping the spread of misinformation. The first part of the resource gives a brief overview of the risks and impacts of misinformation, why people fall for it, and what it looks like (pages 3-6). Then the toolkit outlines actionable techniques to combat misinformation, such as digital citizenship, the inoculation method, forewarnings, nudging, and the consensus effect (pages 7-10). There are also tips for effectively talking to others about misinformation (pages 11-12) and correcting or debunking false narratives (page 13). Readers who find they accidentally shared misinformation will learn how to correct it (page 14). The toolkit comes from Evidence for Democracy, a Canadian nonpartisan nonprofit that promotes transparent, evidence-based policymaking in Canada. It is partially funded by the government of Canada.
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July 23rd, 2021
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June 25th, 2021 at 4:22pm
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June 29th, 2021 at 10:41am
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