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The role of media as a political ______
The role of media as a political ______
institution
New political media have radically altered the ways in which government ______ operate.
New political media have radically altered the ways in which government ______ operate.
institutions
The relationship between legacy media and new media is ______.
The relationship between legacy media and new media is ______.
symbiotic
Media literacy refers to the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in ______ forms.
Media literacy refers to the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in ______ forms.
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Post-truth media was prominent during the 2016 presidential ______.
Post-truth media was prominent during the 2016 presidential ______.
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Information literacy involves recognizing when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and communicate it effectively in its ______ formats.
Information literacy involves recognizing when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and communicate it effectively in its ______ formats.
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False stories and unverified factoids during the elections emanated from fabricated ______ sites.
False stories and unverified factoids during the elections emanated from fabricated ______ sites.
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The ability of an individual to appropriately use technology is defined as ______ literacy.
The ability of an individual to appropriately use technology is defined as ______ literacy.
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The term 'Fake News' initially referred to news parodies and ______, such as the Colbert Report.
The term 'Fake News' initially referred to news parodies and ______, such as the Colbert Report.
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A library is a collection of materials, books or ______ that are accessible for use.
A library is a collection of materials, books or ______ that are accessible for use.
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During the 2016 campaign, the concept of fake news was attached to ______ stories made to appear as real news articles.
During the 2016 campaign, the concept of fake news was attached to ______ stories made to appear as real news articles.
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Media convergence involves the ______ of communication, computing, and content.
Media convergence involves the ______ of communication, computing, and content.
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Media and Information Literacy enables people to interpret and make informed ______ as users of information.
Media and Information Literacy enables people to interpret and make informed ______ as users of information.
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A media and information literate individual can evaluate information and have ______ life.
A media and information literate individual can evaluate information and have ______ life.
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Smartphones, online radio, and ______ are examples of media convergence.
Smartphones, online radio, and ______ are examples of media convergence.
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Transistor radios and early ______ allowed people to harness the power of electronic communication.
Transistor radios and early ______ allowed people to harness the power of electronic communication.
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The ______ of digital marketing has made it more economical and beneficial.
The ______ of digital marketing has made it more economical and beneficial.
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In the New Age of digital technology, people advanced the use of ______ in communication.
In the New Age of digital technology, people advanced the use of ______ in communication.
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The invention of personal computers and mobile ______ has improved the learning environment.
The invention of personal computers and mobile ______ has improved the learning environment.
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Reliability of information can be assessed by verifying the ______ of the source.
Reliability of information can be assessed by verifying the ______ of the source.
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With improved communication skills, individuals can enhance their ______ opportunities.
With improved communication skills, individuals can enhance their ______ opportunities.
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To examine sources of information, one should check the author and the date of ______.
To examine sources of information, one should check the author and the date of ______.
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The internet has paved the way for faster ______ and the creation of social networks.
The internet has paved the way for faster ______ and the creation of social networks.
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Greater political ______ leads to more engagement in civic duties among citizens.
Greater political ______ leads to more engagement in civic duties among citizens.
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The closeness of the report to the actual ______ refers to the accuracy of information.
The closeness of the report to the actual ______ refers to the accuracy of information.
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Being socially active and aware helps individuals identify different groups of people in a ______.
Being socially active and aware helps individuals identify different groups of people in a ______.
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Prehistoric age also known as the ______ age, marked the discovery of fire and the development of tools.
Prehistoric age also known as the ______ age, marked the discovery of fire and the development of tools.
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Audience members now have the ability to be the ______ themselves, creating content.
Audience members now have the ability to be the ______ themselves, creating content.
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In ancient Egypt, ______ was used for writing and recording information.
In ancient Egypt, ______ was used for writing and recording information.
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The major types of ______ media include books, magazines, and newspapers.
The major types of ______ media include books, magazines, and newspapers.
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The industrial age allowed people to utilize the power of ______ in manufacturing.
The industrial age allowed people to utilize the power of ______ in manufacturing.
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Acta Diurna, established in 130 BC, is an example of early ______ media.
Acta Diurna, established in 130 BC, is an example of early ______ media.
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The most expedient means to transmit information immediately to the widest possible audience is the ______.
The most expedient means to transmit information immediately to the widest possible audience is the ______.
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The invention of ______ ushered in the electronic age.
The invention of ______ ushered in the electronic age.
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Broadcast refers to the airborne transmission of electromagnetic audio signals, such as ______.
Broadcast refers to the airborne transmission of electromagnetic audio signals, such as ______.
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Major types of broadcasting media include television, radio, and ______.
Major types of broadcasting media include television, radio, and ______.
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Internet media comprises services such as email, social media sites, and ______.
Internet media comprises services such as email, social media sites, and ______.
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Media convergence is defined as the coming together of two ______ entities.
Media convergence is defined as the coming together of two ______ entities.
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The audience often feels overwhelmed with massive amounts of ______ overload.
The audience often feels overwhelmed with massive amounts of ______ overload.
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The older generation and the disabled sections of the community find it hard to learn ______ skills.
The older generation and the disabled sections of the community find it hard to learn ______ skills.
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Study Notes
Media and Information Literacy
- Media is used to create, disseminate, and exchange political content, radically altering how governments operate and communicate.
- The relationship between legacy media and new media is symbiotic – legacy media incorporate new media strategies, relying on them to meet increasing content demands.
- Post-truth media, prominent in the 2016 presidential election, involved misinformation, rumors, and outright lies, often through fabricated news sites and social media accounts.
- "Fake News" initially referred to parodies and satire, but during the 2016 election, it was associated with fabricated stories presented as real news.
Media Literacy
- Ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials.
- Media encompasses physical objects like radio, television, computers, and film used for mass communication.
- Media literacy involves the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms.
- Information literacy is about recognizing when information is needed, locating, evaluating, and effectively communicating it in different formats.
- Technology literacy is the ability to appropriately and effectively utilize technological tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate information.
Media Convergence
- Media convergence integrates two or more different technologies into a single device or system, encompassing computing, communication technologies, and information.
- Examples include smartphones, online radio, and e-books.
- Media convergence increases news and content availability, enabling producers to target specific audiences through customized content, making audience participation as content creators a reality.
- Increased competition, difficulties in assessing consumer reactions, and information overload can be negative aspects of convergence.
Information Resources
- Indigenous media refers to media created, produced, and spread by indigenous populations, used for preservation, cultural expression, artistic expression, and political self-determination.
- Libraries provide access to physical and digital media. Online sources vary in reliability, requiring evaluation considerations like author expertise, publication date, site design, and writing style.
Accuracy of Information
- Accuracy refers to how closely a report aligns with factual data.
- Skills to assess accuracy include checking facts, cross-referencing information with other sources, determining the reason for information creation, and verifying potentially misleading aspects like advertising.
Value and Authority of Information
- Information is valuable if it aids in decision-making.
- Information authority depends on the source's expertise. Credible sources include writers, reporters, and established experts on the subject. Primary sources are more authoritative than secondary sources.
Timeliness of Information
- Information value, reliability, and accuracy can be affected by the time of production or acquisition. Newer information is usually more valuable.
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Test your knowledge on media and information literacy, focusing on the impact of legacy and new media in political communication. Explore concepts like post-truth media and the evolution of 'fake news' in today’s society. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how media shapes public perception and communication.
