LibGuides: How do I: Learn about Media Influences

Learn about Media Influences

Is it fact or opinion?

Look for Bias
Evaluate the Source

Definition of Bias:

"A tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly."

Source: Merriam-Webster

Different Types of Media Bias
Did you know that there are at least 6 different ways of showing bias? Learn what to look for.

Evaluate Websites & Information Sources to determine if they are reliable.

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Media Ethical Issues: Online Reviews

Online reviews can be misleading. Listen to this news-cast interview with Ivan Gedz, Ottawa restaurant owner.

Bell employees planted glowing online reviews of new Bell app

Teacher Resources

Issues in the Media

Did you realize that not everything that looks like 'official news' actually is? ...And did you know that what looks like 'news' can be very misleading or completely untrue?

Brush-up on your media detective skills by learning how to spot fake news - check out the link below for full details.

Fake News - Indiana University East, Campus Library

The ability to tell accurate news from fake news is an important skill that you'll use for the rest of your life. This guide will give you valuable insight in telling fact from fiction online, plus a chance to exercise your newfound skills.

"Media Studies explores the impact and influence of mass media and popular culture by examining texts such as films, songs, video games, action figures, advertisements, clothing, billboards, television shows, magazines, newspapers, photographs, and web sites."

Source: Media Smarts, English 9-10

The Role and Influence of Mass Media

Body Image: Media Represenation
Media representation of 'perfection' for both males and females is stereotypically skewed. Learn about how media influences can negatively impact you and how to become more savvy when consuming media.
The Negative Effects of Advertisements on Teenagers

Persuasion as a Marketing Technique in Advertising:

Gender Representation

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Media Violence and Children Policy Statement

Definition of Appropriate:

To take without permission or consent; seize; expropriate.

Source: Dictionary.com, http://www.dictionary.com/browse/appropriate

Indigenous Education - VLC Guides
Integrate Indigenous Education into classroom discussion around Media Literacy. Check out our UCDSB resources here.

Definition of Astroturfing:

Astroturfing is the practice of masking the sponsors of a message or organization to make it appear as though it originates from and is supported by grassroots participant(s).