About this guide
In this guide, you will learn the basics of misinformation. It explores the potential consequences of misinformation and how you can take steps to counter it. There are information, games and further resources to help you better understand the misinformation world.
Before moving through the content, watch the video (2:52) to get a quick overview of misinformation, disinformation and malinformation.
Shout Out UK. (2020). How to understand Misinformation, Disinformation and Malinformation.
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Attribution and acknowledgement
Crediting creators and attributing content is a core part of academic integrity and being a digital citizen more broadly. This guide was created by Deakin Library. The text and layout of Misinformation is © Deakin University (2025) and licensed under a CC BY-NC 4.0