News & Media Literacy Flashcard

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What does it mean when someone is bias?

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They include their own opinions and thoughts to encourage others to think or feel a certain way.

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Constant 24/7 investigating and reporting is called…

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24/7 News Cycle

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Information that is just happening and being reported is called…

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Breaking News

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Credible means that the source is believable and trustworthy.

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True

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What is a source?

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A website, organization, or person the information comes from.

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Verifying the information you see is called what?

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Fact Checking

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You should wait until you have the full story as well as verified information before sharing the news.

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True

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If you are not sure if the information is accurate, you should…

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Do some of your own research to check and verify the information.

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A local business is robbed. The following accounts are reported immediately. Which should you verify before believing or sharing? A tweet with an eyewitness account of a possible getaway car. A news story stating the amount of money the thief may have taken. Pictures of a person some believe may be the thief. All of the above.

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All of the above.

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Aisha sees a post on a social media account she follows in her community. The post says school will likely be closed for the next few days due to a predicted storm. What should Aisha do first?

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Verify it with the school or a local news outlet.