Section: Module 2: Countering Misinformation and Stigma through the Media | Evidence-based Journalism for Health | NextGenU.org

  • Instructional Goals covered in this module:
    • Understand how to evaluate health-related information and terminologies from scientific journals, academic conferences, private industries, and governmental sources.
    • Examine the media's positive or negative impact on topics such as misinformation, fear, and stigma related to health issues in their region.

    • Module 2: Lesson 1: How to evaluate health-related information

      Learning Objectives:

      • Understand the essential elements to be appraised when reviewing a health-related academic article.

      • Understand special considerations that must be taken into account to interpret information from governments or private industries.

      • Understand the importance of Fact-checking along with best practices, tools, and guides currently available for journalists and communicators.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 24 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 1: How to evaluate health-related information (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package
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      M2/L1: How to Evaluate Health-Related Information - D.Basu URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      Module 2: Lesson 2: How to avoid generating misinformation and misplaced fear.

      Learning objectives:

      • Understand recent evidence about "misinformation susceptibility" and manipulation.
      • Understand how misinformation and fear relate to gender and inclusion issues.
      • Evaluate the role of the media to promote or reduce fear and misinformation.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 28 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 2: How to avoid generating misinformation and misplaced fear (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      M2/L2: How to Avoid Generating Misinformation and M. Fear URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package
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      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.

    • Module 2: Lesson 3: How to cover Stigma and discrimination

      Learning Objective:

      • Understand the interplay between socio-cultural context and stigma, and socio-cultural context and discrimination on social media.
      • Understand the importance of working with and building positive relations with people with lived experiences to share their stories.
      • Understand strategies to address stigma and discrimination as a journalist or communicator.

      • Analyze cases in which the media had negative and positive impacts on topics such as stigma and discrimination.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 46 minutes. 

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 3: How to cover Stigma and discrimination (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      M2/L3: How to cover Stigma and discrimination-Allyson Leacock URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      M2/L3: How to cover Stigma and Discrimination - M. Pietrus (Part 1) URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      M2/L3: How to cover Stigma and discrimination - M. Pietrus (Part 2) URL

      Watch the entire video to learn about some of the experiences learned in the journalism and health field. You will also learn from some key messages provided by the Subject Matter Experts during their interview.

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      Case study 2: Stigma and discrimination (Required)) SCORM package
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      You must pass the quizzes for the activity to be marked as complete and you will have unlimited attempts to complete the activity.

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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package
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      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.
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      Quiz: Module 2

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Informative Guide : Countering Misinformation and Stigma through the Media (Required) URL
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      This document provides an overview of the contents to be covered in Module 2 and includes some key concepts that will help you assimilate the remaining readings with more ease.