Advertising revenue models and motivated reasoning drive bias and polarization in the news industry. Here are steps to find credible news.
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Can You Remain Unbiased When Reading the News?
Just before the 2020 general election, a friend on Twitter paraphrased a famous quote that says, “if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” And later, another friend on Whatsapp said, “you have to take a side. Not taking a side, in the face of what we are seeing, is actually taking sides.” …
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Raised on the Internet: How News Conscious Is Gen Z?
Gen Z is often described is hyper-emotional and easily influenced. We partnered with Political Youth to poll our audiences on their news habits, and our findings proved otherwise.
The Portrayal of Youth in The Media: Political Youth x The Factual
In June 2020, The Factual collaborated with UK social media platform Political Youth to do a cross-country comparison of Gen Z news habits. This article is written by Matthew Cormack, founder of Political Youth, as he reflects on his experiences as a Gen Z activist and news consumer.
“I Think, Therefore I Am Informed” by Joanna Liu: Media Literacy Scholarship Honorable Mention
The Factual’s media literacy scholarship was open worldwide between March-May 2020. Over 100 entries were received in the high school category. The essay prompt was: ““In the digital age, access to information has broken down countless barriers. However, it has also provided the platform for disinformation to spread, leaving it up to the audience to …
“2020 Perspectives” by Susane Toebes: Media Literacy Scholarship Recipient
The Factual’s media literacy scholarship was open worldwide between March-May 2020. Over 100 entries were received in the high school category. The essay prompt was: ““In the digital age, access to information has broken down countless barriers. However, it has also provided the platform for disinformation to spread, leaving it up to the audience to …
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“The Truth-Seeking Lifestyle” by Joseph Tillis: Media Literacy Scholarship Honorable Mention
The Factual’s media literacy scholarship was open worldwide between March-May 2020. Over 100 entries were received in the high school category. The essay prompt was: ““In the digital age, access to information has broken down countless barriers. However, it has also provided the platform for disinformation to spread, leaving it up to the audience to …
“Seeing Isn’t Believing” by Terri Chrestenson: Media Literacy Scholarship Honorable Mention
The Factual’s media literacy scholarship was open worldwide between March-May 2020. Over 100 entries were received in the high school category. The essay prompt was: ““In the digital age, access to information has broken down countless barriers. However, it has also provided the platform for disinformation to spread, leaving it up to the audience to …
“No, Grandma, Herbal Tea Will Not Cure Coronavirus” by Natalie Tsang: Media Literacy Scholarship Honorable Mention
The Factual’s media literacy scholarship was open worldwide between March-May 2020. Over 100 entries were received in the high school category. The essay prompt was: ““In the digital age, access to information has broken down countless barriers. However, it has also provided the platform for disinformation to spread, leaving it up to the audience to …
“To Believe or Not to Believe? That is the Question” by Nicole Li: Media Literacy Scholarship Honorable Mention
The Factual’s media literacy scholarship was open worldwide between March-May 2020. Over 100 entries were received in the high school category. The essay prompt was: ““In the digital age, access to information has broken down countless barriers. However, it has also provided the platform for disinformation to spread, leaving it up to the audience to …