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Measuring Fake News Acumen Using a News Media Literacy Instrument
- Source :
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Journal of Media Literacy Education . 2022 14(1):29-42. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- News media literacy education is gaining increased attention in the age of fake news and post-truth America. However, as with any pedagogical goal, it is important to be able to evaluate the success of the delivery. In a survey built on existing news literacy frameworks, 1476 students at a large Canadian polytechnic answered questions about their own news literacy, fake news acumen, and news consumption habits. Analysis of the data suggests that conscientious fake-news attitudes and behaviors are correlated with an existing news media literacy scale, providing a method of evaluating the success of fake news education efforts.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2167-8715
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Media Literacy Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1344746
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research