This class is designed to evaluate health stories in the media. This course will address how health information is reported in news outlets and popular media and show you how to analyze these health claims critically. Analysis of news stories involves critical thinking; you will be introduced to a rating instrument and practice exercises to develop this skill. Just as no study is perfect, no health story in the news is perfect – but developing this skill will aid you in identifying common reporting issues and teach you how to seek more information.
This is a 4-week, work at your own pace, online class worth 4 Medical Library Association (MLA) Continuing Education credits. It qualifies for MLA Consumer Health Information Specialization levels 1 and 2.
The class runs October 1 - 29, 2024.
- Teacher: Jamia Williams