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The WHO warned of the great danger that was occurring in the field of medicine as a result of fake news and misinformation . Millions of people based self-diagnoses on quick searches in browsers where false gurus explained the possible consequences - more or less innocuous - of the virus that had generated the global pandemic . The great misinformation generated by this rapid and untrue movement of information resulted in the death of many citizens. Within universities , it is the subject of continuous questioning whether it is necessary to include subjects related to scientific communication.
The selection of bibliographic sources and research skills in the curricula at the undergraduate level . In studies traditionally considered “scientific”, whether it is worth allocating 6 ECTS to these activities becomes a Fax Lists common debate with dubious conclusions. But, especially as a result of those disastrous pandemic events, the contents of the study plans were subject to dramatic remodeling. The post-truth era loomed over students who would always have the Google search engine at hand, but would not always know how to find an entry in a paper encyclopedia.
Promoting the use of tools now seemed to be a priority , despite the opportunity costs that this could entail with respect to more refined knowledge of specific specializations, which could be relegated - although not ideal - to higher level teachings . After the realization that it became essential to advance skills in the selection and identification of reliable sources , and not leave it only for those students who were dedicating themselves to writing their doctoral thesis, to promote the development of a critical mentality and the ability to Identifying the leading authors in a given field began to gain the importance it deserved.
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