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Am I Susceptible to Confirmation Bias?

Am I Susceptible to Confirmation Bias?

 |  June 22, 2023

Are you susceptible to confirmation bias? Rayna Burgett shares what confirmation bias means and covers how this plays a role in news consumption in her latest blog post. Read more!

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You Must Be a Smart Consumer of News

You Must Be a Smart Consumer of News

 |  Jan 27, 2023

As a consumer of news, it is your responsibility to be mindful about the news you consume. Discover how to be a smart consumer of news with these recommendations from Abbie Fink. Read more!

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Americans Don’t Trust the Media

Americans Don’t Trust the Media

 |  Oct 27, 2022

Findings from a recent Gallup poll have revealed that Americans' trust in the media is near record low. Abbie Fink discusses why this is troublesome and shares the first step to re-establishing trust in this blog post. Read more!

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Why it is Important to be News Literate

Why it is Important to be News Literate

 |  July 7, 2021

Becoming news literate in today's media landscape is critical. Discover how to distinguish between real and fake news with Abbie Fink.

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How Can Games Enhance News Literacy?

How Can Games Enhance News Literacy?

 |  Jan 28, 2021

Determining what is fact and fiction when it comes to news has become more and more difficult.   The term “mainstream media” is an oxymoron that has glorified platforms such as FOX News, CNN, MSNBC and now Parlor, that epitomize slanted coverage and opinionated information. It’s not a game.  It’s a real-life quandary for many to […]

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Trusted News Sources

Trusted News Sources

 |  Nov 15, 2018

The differences between news and opinion have been blurred for some time now. It’s imperative for astute citizens to realize the difference.  News literacy is more important now than ever before. Watching and getting “news” from organizations with an overt political bent will taint the news/opinion lines. A recent survey from The Hollywood Reporter and […]

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What is “News Literacy” in This Age of “Fake News?

What is “News Literacy” in This Age of “Fake News?

 |  May 29, 2018

Learn about how the News Literacy Project is working to help people sort fact from fiction and make their own decisions when it comes to the news.

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