Trust Wisely

Think critically. Trust wisely.

Trust has power. And at a time when digital misinformation divides democracies and threatens civil liberties worldwide, trust has become a precious commodity. 

We believe that it’s more important than ever for Canadians to spend their trust wisely.

The Canadian Journalism Foundation invites newsrooms to celebrate Global Media and Information Literacy Week by reminding their audiences how quality journalism works to earn their trust. 

How Newsrooms Can Participate

  • Sharing campaign resources on social and digital channels with the hashtag #TrustWisely
  • Joining a CJF J-Talk Event on October 23 at 1 p.m. EST
  • Contributing Editorials on:
    • The value of quality journalism in countering misinformation
    • How newsrooms are working to earn audience’s trust in an age of misinformation and news avoidance
    • How misinformation campaigns seek to erode Canadian’s trust in evidence
  • Platforming the critical value of quality journalism by:
    • Showcasing outstanding work on issues surrounding misinformation with the hashtag #TrustWisely
    • Celebrating your journalists who are doing remarkable work to counter misinformation and delivering quality journalism.
    • Sharing content from editorial teams on how they approach digital misinformation.
    • Reaffirming their commitment to the facts and demonstrating what sets their journalism apart by sharing Editorial Standards.

 

#TrustWisely

Trust Wisely Assets

What makes a source of information credible?
Unsure of who to trust? You’re not alone. Nearly half of Canadians say it’s getting harder to distinguish between true and false information.1 So in recognition of Global Media Literacy Week, here are four ways to spot misinformation like a journalist: Choose credible sources Look for relevant expertise, a track record of reliability, and the credentials to speak on the subject. Demand transparency Ensure that there are real people or organizations willing to put their names on the information. Consider the context Ask yourself how the news fits into a bigger picture, and if you’re really getting the full story. Check for bias Consider how personal opinions — your source’s and your own — may influence the information. 1. “The spread of misinformation: A multivariate analysis of the relationship between individual characteristics and fact-checking behaviours of Canadians.” Statistics

Trust Wisely is a media literacy campaign of the Canadian Journalism Foundation, in partnership with Google News Initiative.