Media literacy

Explores what it takes to be a professional journalist that is trusted for accuracy in reporting, and examines how to spot reputable news sites.

Explores how the field of journalism has changed dramatically with the digital revolution, and examines the current role of a journalist.

An introduction to online news sites, covering how to distinguish between traditional news organizations, news aggregators, blogs, and personal websites, editing digital content, hyperlocal news, homepage management, online communities, and more.

Explores online privacy and security, including encryption and hacking, and contains an interview with a cybersecurity expert.

Explores the profit models in news, and examines how money can influence reporting and public opinion.

"Gives readers tips on how to navigate the seemingly overwhelming amount of news out there and how to find trusted sources whose stories are rooted in facts"--.

"Everyone has their own opinions, but journalists are supposed to keep theirs out of stories. Their job is to report the news and not push people into thinking a certain way. When stories are slanted toward one side, this is known as media bias. 'Identifying Media Bias' helps readers examine news stories to determine if they are biased toward one viewpoint"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the benefits of spreading news fast, but it also highlights the dangers of incomplete or fake stories going viral on social media"--.

"Examines the line between personal beliefs and facts. It also gives readers tips on how to identify these two things in the media"--.

"Examines why fake information spreads, the dangers it can cause, and how readers can recognize fake news and avoid having their opinions shaped by it"--.