MRUnderstanding Misinformation

Welcome to MRUnderstanding Misinformation, Mount Royal University’s interactive resource for spotting, combating and fact-checking misinformation.  This eLearning resource includes lessons, materials, activities and extra resources about

• Misinformation, including its different forms (fake news, disinformation and malinformation) and its historical roots

• Propaganda and conspiracy theories and why some people believe them 

• The impact of misinformation and disinformation on Indigenous communities 

• The importance of constructive and respectful communication in democracy 

• How to evaluate news, social media and science information for accuracy

• How journalists use online tools to verify information 

• How journalists fact-check suspicious claims 

This resource consists of three modules

• History, Concepts, Propaganda, 

• Critical Thinking & Media and Science Literacy, and 

• Verification & Fact-checking.

These modules can be used to supplement course readings and content. Feel free to explore and use what works for your context.