news literacy
The readers’ guide to understanding what you need to know about the coronavirus
Drinking bleach does not cure COVID-19, a new coronavirus. China has not tried to exterminate…
Study: Fake news is making college students question all news
It’s tough out there for college students these days — especially on their news feeds. According…
Digital literacy project sets an ambitious goal: Wikipedia pages for 1,000 local newspapers
Americans are more overwhelmed than ever by the news landscape, but one researcher hopes a…
This site is trying to teach people about fake news by publishing it
At a technology summit in Brussels, Maarten Schenk had a harebrained idea. “We were brainstorming…
With help from Facebook, these two projects are tackling fake news in Brazil
With concerns rising about misinformation plaguing this year’s election in Brazil, Facebook is throwing some…
Want to be a better online sleuth? Learn to read webpages like a fact-checker.
Read less, learn more. It sounds counterintuitive, but that’s the Spark Notes of a new…
6 questions to help you evaluate media messages
Every time you watch TV, listen to radio, open a web site or read a…
9 questions for your credibility checklist
When you publish content, whether it's a news story, blog item, tweet or Facebook post,…
9 questions that help you verify information
If you're publishing content, you have a responsibility to verify your information before you share…
9 questions to help you evaluate the credibility of news sources
Whether you're covering the news or reading/watching/hearing it, the credibility of your sources is key…
How to tell news from advertising, publicity and more
Sorting through a daily flood of information to find news can present quite a challenge.…
Understanding Media: Process and Principles
Media messages can be understood by using four process skills: access, analyze, evaluate and create.…
How two products for kids teach news literacy by understanding audience needs
John Carroll, former editor of The Los Angeles Times, summed up the way he and…