Critical News Literacy
- ISBN-10
- 1138492590
- ISBN-13
- 9781138492592
- Category
- Citizen journalism
- Pages
- 148
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-06-26
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Jeffrey Dvorkin
Description
In an era of "fake news" and a seemingly insurmountable influx of data on the Internet, it is critical for both journalists and citizens to understand the digital media we consume daily. This introductory textbook gives students the tools they need to think critically about the news, and to see reliable news as an essential aspect of what it means to be an informed citizen in a democracy. After reading this text, students will be able to: Analyze key elements of news reports by weighing evidence, evaluating sources, noting context and transparency to judge reliability. Distinguish among journalism, informed opinion and unsupported opinions. Identify and distinguish between news media bias and audience bias. Use examples from the daily news media to show critical thinking about civic engagement. Develop a skeptical and engaged approach to social media and digital technology.
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