Social Media Literacy : Understanding Social Media Content

Key Objectives ​

• Evaluate social media credibility​

• Recognize misinformation​

• Use social media ethically

Whether you use social media for entertainment or to find information, it is important to understand how to evauate social media for credibility and reliability. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SURVEYS IN THIS LIBGUIDE ARE ANONYMOUS!

Types of Content on Social Media ​

• User-Generated Content (UGC): Posts from individuals, influencers, and brands ​

• Professional Content: Posts from academic institutions, experts, and organizations ​

• Paid Content/Advertising: Sponsored posts and advertisements ​