Navigating the News
Navigating the News

Author: Richard Craig (Professor of journalism)

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781433151293

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"In an age when young people may confuse online chatter with legitimate news, Navigating the News is the first textbook designed to show students how to recognize credible reporting and how real journalists perform their jobs. The book begins with the basics of how to critically assess news stories, then covers what to look for in everything from community news and crime reporting to business, political and investigative coverage. More than 50 professional journalists share insights on how they gather, edit and report news, and discuss what critical audiences should expect from their news coverage. Students learn how to analyze complex topics including science, environmental and education news, and a series of chapters covers how to approach news from different parts of the world. Navigating the News is aimed at general audiences, not just journalism or communication majors. Given the importance and timeliness of the subject, this book could easily be the core text for general education classes on news and media literacy. The trend toward teaching young people how to understand and assess news is gaining momentum at universities everywhere"--

Navigating the News
Navigating the News

Author: Michael K. Baranowski

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2013-07-19

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13:

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This is the book for anyone who aspires to the title "informed citizen." It clearly explains how political news works, how the media influences readers—and how to sort through it all to be a better, smarter consumer of political news. In a perfect world, political news would be objective and fact-based. Instead, it is biased and unreliable. This engaging book was written to help readers master the media. Combining insight and humor, it exposes the bias, irrationality, bad arguments, and misleading numbers that abound in political media. It shows readers how to take advantage of available news sources, and it guides them in developing the skills needed to sort through the flood of hype and misinformation. Specifically, the book examines types of political media and why it matters whether one gets political news from television, radio, newspapers, or the Internet, including social media. It discusses the latest developments in political behavior, economics, media studies, and neuroscience to explain why the political media does what it does to systematically distort consumers' view of politics—and it looks at ways consumers tend to be irrational in choosing and interpreting news. Finally, it offers concrete suggestions that will enable readers to become more critical of what they read, see, and hear.

Navigating the News
Navigating the News

Author: Richard Craig

Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9781433151286

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In an age when young people may confuse online chatter with legitimate news, Navigating the News is the first textbook designed to show students how to recognize credible reporting and how real journalists perform their jobs. The book begins with the basics of how to critically assess news stories, then covers what to look for in everything from community news and crime reporting to business, political and investigative coverage. More than 50 professional journalists share insights on how they gather, edit and report news, and discuss what critical audiences should expect from their news coverage. Students learn how to analyze complex topics including science, environmental and education news, and a series of chapters covers how to approach news from different parts of the world. Navigating the News is aimed at general audiences, not just journalism or communication majors. Given the importance and timeliness of the subject, this book could easily be the core text for general education classes on news and media literacy. The trend toward teaching young people how to understand and assess news is gaining momentum at universities everywhere. The book is written in a clear, straightforward style to engage students who may be getting their first taste of adult issues and concerns. Even students who have avoided "serious" news growing up will gain tools for understanding, assessing and processing coverage of complex stories. The mission of this text is simple: If students don't recognize what real news is, Navigating the News is going to teach them.

Navigating the News
Navigating the News

Author: Michael K. Baranowski

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2013-07-19

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1440803226

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This is the book for anyone who aspires to the title "informed citizen." It clearly explains how political news works, how the media influences readers—and how to sort through it all to be a better, smarter consumer of political news. In a perfect world, political news would be objective and fact-based. Instead, it is biased and unreliable. This engaging book was written to help readers master the media. Combining insight and humor, it exposes the bias, irrationality, bad arguments, and misleading numbers that abound in political media. It shows readers how to take advantage of available news sources, and it guides them in developing the skills needed to sort through the flood of hype and misinformation. Specifically, the book examines types of political media and why it matters whether one gets political news from television, radio, newspapers, or the Internet, including social media. It discusses the latest developments in political behavior, economics, media studies, and neuroscience to explain why the political media does what it does to systematically distort consumers' view of politics—and it looks at ways consumers tend to be irrational in choosing and interpreting news. Finally, it offers concrete suggestions that will enable readers to become more critical of what they read, see, and hear.

Unpacking Fake News
Unpacking Fake News

Author: H. James Garrett

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Published: 2019-03-08

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0807761141

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Since the 2016 presidential election, the term fake news has become part of the national discourse. In this book, leading civic education scholars unpack why fake news is effective and show K-12 educators how they can teach their students to be critical consumers of the political media they encounter.

Navigating Fake News, Alternative Facts, and Misinformation in a Post-Truth World
Navigating Fake News, Alternative Facts, and Misinformation in a Post-Truth World

Author: Dalkir, Kimiz

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-02-28

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1799825450

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In the current day and age, objective facts have less influence on opinions and decisions than personal emotions and beliefs. Many individuals rely on their social networks to gather information thanks to social media’s ability to share information rapidly and over a much greater geographic range. However, this creates an overall false balance as people tend to seek out information that is compatible with their existing views and values. They deliberately seek out “facts” and data that specifically support their conclusions and classify any information that contradicts their beliefs as “false news.” Navigating Fake News, Alternative Facts, and Misinformation in a Post-Truth World is a collection of innovative research on human and automated methods to deter the spread of misinformation online, such as legal or policy changes, information literacy workshops, and algorithms that can detect fake news dissemination patterns in social media. While highlighting topics including source credibility, share culture, and media literacy, this book is ideally designed for social media managers, technology and software developers, IT specialists, educators, columnists, writers, editors, journalists, broadcasters, newscasters, researchers, policymakers, and students.

Navigating the News
Navigating the News

Author: Michael Baranowski

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 2013-07-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1440803218

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This is the book for anyone who aspires to the title "informed citizen." It clearly explains how political news works, how the media influences readers—and how to sort through it all to be a better, smarter consumer of political news. In a perfect world, political news would be objective and fact-based. Instead, it is biased and unreliable. This engaging book was written to help readers master the media. Combining insight and humor, it exposes the bias, irrationality, bad arguments, and misleading numbers that abound in political media. It shows readers how to take advantage of available news sources, and it guides them in developing the skills needed to sort through the flood of hype and misinformation. Specifically, the book examines types of political media and why it matters whether one gets political news from television, radio, newspapers, or the Internet, including social media. It discusses the latest developments in political behavior, economics, media studies, and neuroscience to explain why the political media does what it does to systematically distort consumers' view of politics—and it looks at ways consumers tend to be irrational in choosing and interpreting news. Finally, it offers concrete suggestions that will enable readers to become more critical of what they read, see, and hear.

Navigating the Digital News Landscape
Navigating the Digital News Landscape

Author: Parvej Husen Talukder

Publisher: Kavya Kishor

Published:

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13:

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In the ever-evolving realm of digital journalism, the intricate workings of online news portals are a complex symphony of technology, editorial decisions, and audience engagement. This article sheds light on the key components that come together to make an online news portal function seamlessly.

Navigating White News
Navigating White News

Author: David C Oh

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Published: 2023-03-17

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 1978831447

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Combining critical race studies with cultural production studies, Navigating White News: Asian American Journalists at Work is the only academic book to examine the ways that racial identification and activation matters in their understanding of news. This adds to the existing literature on race and the sociology of news by examining intra-racial differences in the ways they navigate and understand White newsrooms. Employing in-depth interviews with twenty Asian American journalists who are actively working in large and small newsrooms across the United States, Navigating White News: Asian American Journalists at Work argues that Asian American reporters for whom racial identities are important questioned what counted as news, questioned the implicitly White perspective of objectivity, and actively worked toward providing more complex, substantive coverage of Asian American communities. For Asian American reporters for whom racial identity was not meaningful, they were more invested in existing professional norms. Regardless, all journalists understood that news is a predominantly and culturally White institution.

Breaking News
Breaking News

Author: Phdn Limited

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-07-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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"Breaking News: Navigating a Career in Journalism" is a comprehensive guide that provides aspiring journalists with valuable insights and practical advice on building a successful career in the dynamic field of journalism. This book takes readers on a journey through the intricacies of the media industry, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this fast-paced profession. The book begins by exploring the fundamental principles of journalism, including the importance of unbiased reporting, ethical considerations, and the role of journalists in society. It provides an overview of the different types of journalism, from investigative reporting to feature writing, allowing readers to discover their areas of interest. As readers delve deeper, they gain insights into the essential skills required for a successful journalism career. The book covers topics such as news gathering, research, interviewing techniques, and effective storytelling. It also addresses the evolving landscape of digital journalism and the use of multimedia platforms for reporting and storytelling. "Breaking News" delves into the nuances of building a strong professional network and finding opportunities in the journalism industry. It offers guidance on internships, freelancing, and navigating the job market, helping readers take proactive steps towards launching their journalism careers. Furthermore, the book explores the challenges and ethical dilemmas that journalists may face in their careers. It provides insights into maintaining integrity, handling sensitive topics, and practicing responsible journalism in an era of fake news and misinformation. Throughout the book, real-life stories and experiences from seasoned journalists provide inspiration and practical advice. Readers gain valuable insights into the realities of the field and learn from the successes and challenges faced by professionals in the industry. By the end of this informative read, readers will have a solid foundation to embark on their journalism careers. "Breaking News" is an invaluable resource for aspiring journalists, offering guidance, tips, and insights to help them navigate the ever-changing landscape of journalism and make a meaningful impact in the world of media.