In what ways does information differ from other types of commodities? Do you think it most closely resembles a private, public or merit good? Why is it important to distinguish between “information” and “information good”? Give an example from your everyday life in which information can be understood as a commodity. In what ways might information professionals (such as journalists, librarians, archivists, etc.) be held to different ethical standards? Give an example of when you have had to consider ethics or values when making decisions about how to act online. Think about how the issues of information ethics, brought up in the readings, relate to your own experience using digital technology. Do you feel they are ethical and transparent in their use and disclosure of your data? What is your biggest privacy concern when going online? Think about the websites and online services you most often use. Please respond to BOTH prompts in a single entry an label your responses. What makes them credible or not? Is this article effective in fulfilling your information needs? Why or why not?
Is this opinion or fact? Look at the studies they refer to. Evaluate its information: Where are they getting their information from (what are their sources? Are they trustworthy?). Select one claim or argument that the article makes. Read the following article on studies examining health risks from pavement solvent: Study sees parking lot dust as a cancer risk (). UnSpun (Chapter 3): “Tall Coffees and Assault Weapons” AND/OR.UnSpun (Chapter 2): “A Bridesmaid’s Bad Breath: Warning Signs of Trickery ” AND/OR.Read the following chapters from UnSpun.Of the warning signs of trickery listed in of UnSpun, which do you think has the most potential to misinform or harm the audience and why? Be sure to cite the reading and give an example to support your statement. Topic 1: Warning Signs of Misleading Information Please post your responses to BOTH Topics in a single submission and Label as Topic 1 and 2. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Be sure to cite specific references from the readings to support your response. Smart phones are responsible for the decrease in social interaction in public spaces. Topic 1: Impact of Smart Phones on Social Interaction. The Journal Assignment is an opportunity for you to reflect on the ways the course is related to everyday experiences or current events by making connections to assigned readings and personal experience from your everyday life.
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