March 30, 2024
How can I be a more savvy consumer of breaking news?
Data LiteracyAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Follow the Breaking News Checklist from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; The checklist includes- minding the (information) gap, being aware of bad actors (spreaders of misinfo), checking out credible news sources (outside of social media), looking for corroborating evidence, and practicing patience as news gets corrected. When breaking news hits, we all want to Read more…
A: Follow the Breaking News Checklist from The News Literacy Project! TL:DR; The checklist includes- minding the (information) gap, being aware of bad actors (spreaders of misinfo), checking out credible news sources (outside of social media), looking for corroborating evidence, and practicing patience as news gets corrected. When breaking news hits, we all want to Read more…