Presents a collection of opposing essays discussing issues related to internet journalism and fake news. Includes discussion questions and organizations to contact.
how to find trustworthy information in the digital age
Barclay, Donald A
2018
"[This book] will show you how to identify deceptive information as well as how to seek out the most trustworthy information in order to inform decision making in your personal, academic, professional, and civic lives. Learn how to identify the alarm bells that signal untrustworthy information, understand how to tell when statistics can be trusted and when they are being used to deceive, [and] inoculate yourself against the logical fallacies that can mislead even the brightest among us"--Amazon.
"The rise of the Internet has changed the way news is reported and consumed. [Currie argues that] one effect of these changes involves fake news -- false news items that are spread through e-mail and social media to discredit people and policies, most often in the realm of politics. This book examines the growth and influence of [the alleged] fake news in the United States and beyond"--Provided by publisher.
"In the digital age, journalists have to be concerned about privacy and security like never before. This book teaches students of media about this brave new world. Journalists today need to protect their information and sources in unprecedented ways. Readers also learn how data encryption works. When using the Internet to do research, there’s always the potential for hacking. Finally, an interview with cyber security expert Brock Wood gives readers a sense of real-world threats to their privacy and security. This book is an indispensable resource to students of journalism in a cyber world."--Publisher description.
An overview of the history of news reporting that discusses changes in the industry, the influence of the Internet, challenges with technology and copyright, the media's role as a watchdog, and other related topics, and includes photographs, a time line, and a list of additional resources.
An introduction to online news sites, covering how to distinguish between traditional news organizations, news aggregators, blogs, and personal websites, editing digital content, hyperlocal news, homepage management, online communities, and more.
