Key Media Literacy Terms
Acquaint yourself with some important concepts in media literacy.
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"An environment and especially an online environment in which people are exposed only to opinions and information that conform to their existing beliefs." (Merriam-Webster)
Lateral Reading
"Lateral reading is the act of evaluating the credibility of a source by comparing it with other sources." (Scribbr)
Confirmation Bias
"The tendency to gather evidence that confirms preexisting expectations, typically by emphasizing or pursuing supporting evidence while dismissing or failing to seek contradictory evidence." (APA Dictionary of Psychology)
Quick Tip
Use reliable, trustworthy sources, follow people with different beliefs than you, and turn off “best” or “top” post features. Be sure to click on hyperlinks throughout articles to check sources.
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Key Media Literacy Terms
Acquaint yourself with some important concepts in media literacy.
Filter Bubble
"An environment and especially an online environment in which people are exposed only to opinions and information that conform to their existing beliefs." (Merriam-Webster)
Lateral Reading
"Lateral reading is the act of evaluating the credibility of a source by comparing it with other sources." (Scribbr)
Confirmation Bias
"The tendency to gather evidence that confirms preexisting expectations, typically by emphasizing or pursuing supporting evidence while dismissing or failing to seek contradictory evidence." (APA Dictionary of Psychology)
Quick Tip
Use reliable, trustworthy sources, follow people with different beliefs than you, and turn off “best” or “top” post features. Be sure to click on hyperlinks throughout articles to check sources.
Graphic by Julie Freijat