Unit 6 Recap: Evaluating Information Quality

In Unit 6, we shifted from simply understanding messages to actively evaluating the quality of the information we hear. You learned that listening is not just about comprehension—it’s about determining whether a message is accurate, reliable, and credible. Using the EERB framework—expertise, evidence, reasoning, and bias—you practiced analyzing how messages are constructed and identifying when information is incomplete, misleading, or flawed. You also explored how fast, automatic thinking can lead you to accept messages too quickly, and how slowing down helps you question what you hear. By the end of the unit, you should be able to distinguish between what sounds persuasive and what is actually credible, making you a more critical listener, stronger decision-maker, and more informed communicator.