Media and Information Literacy Module 1 Review: New Political Media
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What is the defining characteristic of post-truth media?

  • Infusion of misinformation and baseless rumors (correct)
  • Promotion of fair and unbiased news
  • Enhanced role of journalists in political media
  • Dissemination of accurate political content
  • According to Mitchell and Holcomb (2016), what remains the primary source of political information for people over the age of 30?

  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Social media platforms
  • Cable and network television news (correct)
  • Podcasts and online forums
  • What does technology literacy encompass?

  • Skill in producing high-quality video content for news channels
  • Understanding the impact of legacy media on modern politics
  • The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms (correct)
  • Proficiency in using social media platforms for political engagement
  • What is the role of internet media in politics?

    <p>To redefine the way elections are contested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of information literacy?

    <p>Accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and effectively communicating information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was prominent during the 2016 presidential election according to the text?

    <p>Infusion of misinformation and fake news</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Media and Information Literacy enable people to do?

    <p>Interpret and make informed judgments as users of information and media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age is characterized by the replacement of hand tools with power-driven machines?

    <p>Industrial Age (1700s-1930s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what right does everyone have?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of an Electronic Age (1930s-1980s)?

    <p>Harnessed the power of transistor that led to more efficient communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a Media and Information literate individual according to the text?

    <p>Responsible citizen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the New/Digital Age (1900s-2000s) pave the way for?

    <p>Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability associated with Media Literacy according to Ralph Keyes (2004)?

    <p>The ability to interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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