Evaluating Information: Media Sources
Part 1: Media Literacy (2:28)
Part 2: Context (2:03)
Part 3: Stop (2:15)
Part 4: Investigate the Source (2:18)
Part 5: Find Additional Coverage (3:41)
Part 6: Trace Claims, Quotes, and Media Back to their Original Source (1:44)
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Part 1: Media Literacy
An overview of what media and media literacy are and how this video series can help you.
View Video | Total watch time: 2:28
Part 2: Context
We explain what context is and why it's important to understand the context of a source when evaluating it; we also introduce the SIFT approach for (re-)contextualizing information.
View Video | Total watch time: 2:03
Part 3: Stop
Learn why it's important to stop and think before you share or act on information you encounter; begin the process of putting the information back into its original context.
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Part 4: Investigate the Source
We demonstrate that what constitutes an authoritative source can vary (depending on the situation) and we discuss lateral reading and skimming as ways to investigate sources more efficiently.
View Video | Total watch time: 2:18
Part 5: Find Additional Coverage
Learn to use known reputable sources to check a claim and compare information in multiple sources.
View Video | Total watch time: 3:41
Part 6: Trace Claims, Quotes, and Media
We present clues that will help you to locate the original source of the claims, quotes, and media you encounter.
View Video | Total watch time: 1:44