News literacy

"This . . . [text] explores what filter bubbles are and how they work. It looks at the potential downsides of filter bubbles, such as deepening political divides and the rise of confirmation bias. It offers helpful advice about how to recognize this challenge of the digital age and how to break out of the bubble"--Amazon.

"This book explores the most common usage of the term disinformation, the intentional spread of false information for political means, and provides guidance for how to spot it online, with special attention paid to its propagation through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. With colorful photographs and sidebars about the role of social media, sock puppet accounts, and bots, readers learn about media literacy and how to read sources with a critical eye"--Amazon.

"These days it's become easier than ever to customize social media feeds to include only information you think is relevant to your interests. But is that necessarily a positive development? "Your Personalized Internet" uncovers the problematic aspects of online customization, including the dangers of echo chambers and filter bubbles and the loss of privacy that can result from companies sharing your personal information"--Amazon.com.

"Every day throughout the world, people watch newscasts, read newspapers, and consume news online. But what goes into producing that news? "How Journalists Work" goes behind the scenes to give readers a glimpse at how reporters gather and synthesize information to produce the news reports that keep us informed"--Amazon.com.

"Media consumers rely on objectivity from their news sources, but that's not always a realistic expectation. "Uncovering Bias in the News" looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets can cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences, and how to recognize bias in a news report"--Amazon.com.

"Examines the spread of bogus news sources, the reasons they exist, and the difference between media bias and 'fake news.' Readers are also provided with tips for how to discern the credibility of a news source"--Provided by publisher.

"Media outlets rely on advertising for financial support, but in many cases it's becoming more difficult to determine where the news ends and advertising begins. "Advertising Overload" takes a closer look at the encroachment of sponsored content and paid advertisements in areas where consumers might not expect to see them, as well as the ways that companies use collected data to push targeted advertising at consumers"--Amazon.com.

Explores the importance of the news media, detailing the effects journalists and writers can have on entire industries. Also discusses audiences today and the different ways journalists try to reach them. Includes primary sources, sidebars, color photographs, critical thinking questions, a glossary, and further resources.