First Year Programs
2008 Summer Reading Program
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All new ISU students are invited (and encouraged) to participate in the University's 2008 Summer Reading Program.
This year's selection is unSpun: Finding Facts in a World of Disinformation by B. Jackson & K.H. Jamieson.
Chosen by ISU students and faculty, unSpun is the secret decoder ring for the 21st century world of
disinformation.
Written by Brooks Jackson and Kathleen Hall Jamieson, the founders of the acclaimed website FactCheck.org, unSpun reveals the secrets of separating facts from disinformation, such as:
- The warning signs of spin, hype, and bogus news
- Common tricks used to deceive us
- How to find trustworthy and objective sources of information
Telling fact from fiction shouldn't be a difficult task. With this book and a healthy dose of skepticism, anyone can cut through the haze of biased media reportage to be a savvier consumer and a better-informed citizen.