The term “post-truth,” the Oxford Dictionaries 2016 Word of the Year, reflects an era where everyone is a few clicks away from information that supports any goal, belief, or outcome desired whether or not that information is factual. Evaluating information and recognizing “fake news” is a critical skill for everyone. For social workers, advocates, policy makers, and others responsible for human well-being, it’s essential to find reliable data and other evidence to promote best practice and avoid the dangers of inaccurate information. Skill in locating and evaluating information can also help a practitioner work with clients and others who bring incorrect information into an interaction.
| Semester: | Spring / Summer 2022 |
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| Instructor: | Darlene Nichols |
| U-M Class #: | 64645 |
| Program Type:
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Program Type describes the program in which you are pursuing, i.e., residential or online part-time. At this time, residential students may not enroll in online part-time courses and online part-time students may not enroll in residential courses.
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Residential |
| Format:
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Format refers to the instruction of an offering, i.e., in-person, hybrid, or online.
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In-Person |
| Credits: | 1 Credit Hours |
| Community Change | Elective |
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| Global | |
| Interpersonal Practice | |
| Mgmt & Leadership | Elective |
| Policy & Political | Elective (Host) |
| Program Evaluation | Elective |
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| Children & Families |
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106