Is That a Fact? Evaluating Health News for Accuracy

3 Credits

This course will introduce students to the tools necessary for analyzing health news for objectivity, bias, and mis- and disinformation. Students will learn how to discern reputable sources, weigh supporting evidence, and use health information to make informed decisions about their health. Discussion-based analyses of past and current coverage on drugs, vaccines, reproductive health, and other topics will illustrate the critical role that health and science reporters can play in promoting public health.