Information Literacy

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What are academic sources?

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Peer-reviewed and verified by experts.

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What are nonacademic sources?

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Everyday information like blogs, websites, etc.

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Define media in the context of information sources.

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Any form of mass communication (TV, internet, newspapers, etc.).

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What is news literacy?

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Critical thinking to judge news reliability and credibility.

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What does reliable information equal?

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Actionable information: Verified facts allow informed decisions.

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What are primary media sources?

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Original materials (interviews, eyewitness accounts, photos).

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What are secondary media sources?

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Interpretation or analysis of events.

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What is a filter bubble?

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Algorithm limits exposure to diverse viewpoints.

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What is lateral reading?

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Fact-checking while reading.

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What are periodicals?

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Regularly published materials (e.g., journals, magazines).