Now we are going to explore some information related to Journalists (those who we rely on to provide our news coverage) and the ideas related to truth, bias and mis/dis-information [or FAKE NEWS!] Journalism and Journalist “Journalism is the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information. It is also the product of these activities. Journalism can be distinguished from other activities and products by certain identifiable characteristics and practices. These elements not only separate journalism from other forms of communication, but they are also what make it indispensable to democratic societies. History reveals that the more democratic a society, the more news, and information it tends to have.” https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/journalism-essentials/what-is-journalism/ Now check out the following — The Elements of Journalism and think about each element. Do you think most journalists adhere to these elements? https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/journalism-essentials/what-is-journalism/elements-journalism/ Truth or Bias? Explore the following resources Fake News: Read the following article Fake News: It’s Complicated. Focus on the types of 7 Types of Disinformation Now listen to the following: The Rise and Fall of Fake News TO DO: Choose ONE of the topics covered in this assignment (Journalism, Bias, or Fake News) and your learning two more resources that could help others understand the topic better.
