News Literacy Basics
Free expression is the foundation of what system of government?
What is democracy?
“A new gym opened on Monday.”
What is a fact?
A government website is usually this type of source.
What is reliable?
The category that requires journalists to avoid unnecessary harm.
What is Minimize Harm?
The skill of breaking information into parts.
What is analysis?
The process of checking information for accuracy.
What is verification?
“The new gym is the best part of the school.”
What is an opinion?
A viral TikTok claiming a teacher was fired is this type of source.
What is unreliable?
The category that requires journalists to correct mistakes.
What is Be Accountable and Transparent?
The skill of judging the value or credibility of information.
What is evaluation?
This principle says people must know where information comes from.
What is transparency?
“The principal is hiding something big.”
What is an assertion?
A source that needs more evidence before being trusted.
What is unverifiable or needs verification?
The category that requires journalists to avoid conflicts of interest.
What is Act Independently?
The skill of making sense of information.
What is interpretation?
This principle says information must flow freely and give all citizens a voice.
What is open information flow?
Explain why opinions cannot be proven true or false.
Because they express personal beliefs or judgments.
Two qualities of a reliable source.
What are accuracy and honesty?
The category that requires journalists to verify information.
What is Seek Truth and Report It?
The skill of forming a conclusion based on evidence.
What is judgment?
The skill of judging whether information is trustworthy.
What is news literacy?
A statement that is presented confidently but lacks evidence.
What is an assertion?
Why is a hallway rumor unreliable?
It lacks verification and credible sourcing.
Why is independence important in journalism?
It prevents outside influence from shaping reporting.
Why are critical thinking skills essential for journalists?
They prevent misinformation and ensure accuracy.