Definitions
The quality of being trustworthy and believable.
What is "credibility"
It helps you determine if the information is credible and unbiased.
What is "Evaluate"
Which of the five components of media literacy is missing: Access, Analyze, Evaluate, ________, Act
Create
True or False: A website ending in ".edu" is always a reliable source.
False. It’s usually reliable, but it still needs verification.
What is the first thing you should do if you suspect a media source might be spreading misinformation?
Verify the information by checking other credible sources.
A tendency to favor one perspective or outcome over another.
What is "bias"?
To see how the speaker/writer might be influencing or persuading the audience.
What is "author's intent"
What does the "evaluate" component focus on?
Drawing conclusions about credibility, intent, and impact.
True or False: If a social media post has thousands of likes, it must be credible.
False. Popularity doesn’t equal credibility.
What does it mean if a piece of media uses clickbait?
It uses sensational or misleading headlines to attract attention and encourage clicks.
An original document, speech, or firsthand account.
What is a "Primary Source"
How can media literacy reduce the influence of advertising on your decisions?
It helps you recognize persuasive techniques and evaluate products critically.
Why is "analyzing" media important?
To understand who created it, why, and how it was constructed.
True or False: Bias in media always means the content is false.
False. Bias doesn’t automatically make information untrue.
What is confirmation bias, and how can it affect spotting misinformation?
It’s the tendency to seek information that supports your beliefs, which can make it harder to recognize false information.
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using media.
What is "media literacy"
How can media literacy improve your online research skills?
It teaches you to identify credible sources and avoid unreliable information.
Which component involves fact-checking and looking for evidence-based information?
Evaluate.
True or False: Cross-referencing information across multiple sources improves accuracy.
True.
Why should you check the publication date of an article to spot misinformation?
Outdated articles may no longer be relevant or accurate for current events.
To examine its content, credibility, purpose, and techniques critically.
What is "analyze"?
Why is understanding media representation a benefit of media literacy?
It allows you to see how different groups are portrayed and question stereotypes or biases.
What is the goal of the "act" component?
To use your media skills to engage responsibly and ethically with media.
True or False: Media literacy skills apply only to news articles, not entertainment content.
False. Media literacy applies to all forms of media.
Why is it important to check the "About Us" section of a website?
It can provide information about the creators, purpose, and potential bias of the site.