Understanding News and Media

How did people traditionally receive news a few decades ago?

• Via social media platforms

• Through a wide variety of online sources

• From a few trusted TV networks and newspapers

• By attending live news events

What led to the rise of alternative media sources?

• The decline of internet usage

• A decrease in global news events

• Scandals revealing media cooperation with governments

• Increased government transparency

What is one way to access unfiltered news?

• Following only one news outlet

• Accessing original materials like speeches and studies

• Relying solely on TV broadcasts

• Reading only opinion pieces

Why should you avoid following chaotic news stories in real-time?

• To save internet data

• Because they are usually unimportant

• To avoid spreading misinformation

• To prevent missing out on other news

What is a sign that a news report might be biased?

• It is published in multiple outlets

• It is written by a well-known journalist

• It uses anonymous sources

• It includes direct quotes from events

What should you do before sharing a news item on social media?

• Check if it has gone viral

• Verify the information with additional sources

• Ensure it aligns with your beliefs

• See if it has a catchy headline

How can you get a more complete picture of a news story?

• By only watching video reports

• By ignoring differing opinions

• By focusing on a single news source

• By reading coverage from multiple outlets

What does the use of words like 'think' or 'likely' in a news report indicate?

• The report is highly reliable

• The information is outdated

• The outlet is being cautious or guessing

• The report is based on confirmed facts

Why is it important to separate fact from opinion in news?

• To ensure you only read opinions

• To avoid being misled by biased information

• To focus solely on entertainment

• To make news more interesting

What responsibility comes with the freedom from old media gatekeepers?

• To share news without checking

• To rely on a single news source

• To ignore all news

• To curate and verify the information we consume