Social media thrives on “Hits,” and as a result, many topics are sensationalized. The challenge is to sort the science from the hype. For this discussion, you need to find a discussion of the environment online (blog, news article, social media site). In your discussion post, include the following information in paragraph form.
Describe the discussion.
Where did you find the information?
How reliable have you found that source to be in the past? (and why?)
What are the main points being presented about the environment?
What are the scientific claims made, and are they backed up by references to scientific studies?
Science or Hype
Discuss whether you think the discussion is based on scientific evidence or on hype.
How do the main points make you feel?
If you were to leave a comment, what would you write?
How do you decide what to believe (form your opinions)?
What evidence do you require before you change your opinions, attitudes, and behaviors based on something you read?
You do not need to reference the discussion you read. Your post should be based on your own thoughts and conclusions.
