50% of the public are only a little familiar with the term op-ed or don't know what it means
News Literacy facts and pointers
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- It's gotten more difficult to tell news pieces from ads. How can you make sure you aren't tricked?
- Every day — in fact, probably this instant — doctored images with provocative content go up on social media with the intent to play with people's emotions.
- A majority of college students embrace news and its importance, but many are also dissatisfied with the state of journalism today.
- Don't let a viral meme infect you.
- What's a false equivalence? It's like comparing apples to oranges.
- NLP's Checkology is included as a resource in SPJ's Journalist's Toolbox
- Natural disasters often bring a stream of misinformation.
- Misinformation itself is a virus, and it is a factor in the spread of real viruses.
- Only 30% of Americans trust news organizations to admit their mistakes.
- Falsehoods travel much more quickly than truths. Think before you retweet.
- Sandwich facts around correcting a falsehood.
- Today's tip: the importance of stating facts multiple times.
- Do you know the five freedoms offered by the First Amendment?
- Be wary of the facts television reporters and opinion writers are using.
- Beware of why people are promoting products.
- Did you know that anyone can use the Freedom of Information Act, not just reporters?
- If a post stands out among many, examine it closely. It may come from a fake account. Check out more NLTs on our website: https://newslit.org/get-smart/
- This speaks to one of the biggest challenges facing journalists today — less trust from the public that the news they're getting is "very" or "extremely" credible. Learn more by reading the 2019 Edelm …
- An important finding from the 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer. Read the full report here: https://www.edelman.com/sites/g/files/aatuss191/files/2019-02/2019_Edelman_Trust_Barometer_Global_Report.pdf
- It's no secret that these are challenging times for local news outlets across the country. When areas lose local news, greater polarization occurs. More here: http://bit.ly/LocalNewsLoss #DidYouKnow
- Visit here for #NewsLitTips and #DidYouKnows when it comes to news literacy and separating fact from fiction.
