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What is the primary purpose of vetting a news source?
Which of the following steps is NOT mentioned as part of vetting a news source?
What does it mean when a news source is accountable for mistakes?
Which of the following factors is essential to evaluate a reputable news organization's standards?
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What does the game 'Bad News' aim to accomplish?
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What is a key aspect of news literacy?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of verification?
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Why might misinformation spread more quickly among individuals?
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What is described as the most crucial step in the verification process?
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Which tool is useful for verifying the authenticity of images?
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Study Notes
News Literacy
- News literacy is the ability to determine the credibility of news and information using the standards of quality journalism.
- News literacy is foundational for media literacy.
Verification
- Verification is a process for checking the credibility and reliability of newsworthy information before it is published or broadcast as news.
- One of journalism's most treasured clichés is "If your mother says she loves you, check it out."
Five Pillars of Verification
- Provenance: Are you looking at the original account, article, or piece of content?
- Source: Who created the account or article, or captured the original piece of content?
- Date: When was it created?
- Location: Where was the account established, the website created, or piece of content captured?
- Motivation: Why was the account established, the website created, or the piece of content captured?
Misinformation Spread
- People are more likely to share misinformation when it aligns with personal identity or social norms, when it is novel, or when it elicits strong emotions.
Tools for Verification
- Snopes.com
- Google Reverse Image Search
Provenance/Origin
- Examining the provenance of information is the most important check in the verification process.
- If you are not looking at the content in its original form, you could miss how the content first appeared.
Source
- Who is the uploader: Explore other content uploaded by the account.
- Account's Purpose: Does it make sense that the person who holds the account was near the location when the event took place?
- Contact Information: Can you find a phone number or email address to speak to the source directly?
Vetting a News Source
- Do a quick search: Conduct a simple search for information about a news source to evaluate its credibility.
- Look for standards: Reputable news organizations adhere to ethical guidelines and standards including fairness, accuracy, and independence.
- Check for transparency: Quality news sources should be transparent about their reporting practices, ownership, and funding.
- Examine how errors are handled: Credible news sources are accountable for mistakes and correct them.
- Assess news coverage: Read and assess several news articles from the source.
Examples
- NYTimes Editorial Standards: [link]
- BBC Corrections and Clarifications Page: [link]
Game: Bad News
- The game "Bad News" exposes tactics and manipulation techniques used to mislead people and build a following.
- Playing "Bad News" builds cognitive resistance against common forms of online manipulation.
Deadline
- Finish all class activities by Thursday, October 10 at 23:59.
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Description
Test your knowledge on news literacy and the essential principles of verification. Understand the importance of evaluating sources, dates, and motivations behind news articles. This quiz will help you discern reliable news from misinformation.