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ERIC Number: EJ1286860
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Mar
Pages: 24
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ISSN: ISSN-1086-296X
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A Critical Evaluation of Dyslexia Information on the Internet
Worthy, Jo; Daly-Lesch, Anne; Tily, Susan; Godfrey, Vickie; Salmerón, Cori
Journal of Literacy Research, v53 n1 p5-28 Mar 2021
The internet is a common source of information for parents, educators, and the general public. However, researchers who analyze the quality of internet sources have found they often contain inaccurate and misleading information. Here, we present an analysis of dyslexia on the internet. Employing disability studies in education (DSE), disability critical race studies (DisCrit), and Bakhtin's construct of ideological becoming, we examined the credibility of sources, the quality of information, and the discourse in which the information is presented. We found the majority of webpages do not meet basic source credibility criteria, much of the content contradicts or is unsupported by research, and most pages convey information in an authoritative discourse, making it seem irreproachable. Building on the findings, we offer criteria for evaluating dyslexia information and suggestions for research and practice. We focus on the need for less divisive, more collaborative dialogue, along with research among stakeholders with multiple perspectives.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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