Fake News and Regulation
Media Studies · Year 12 · News and Online Media · 3.º Período

Fake News and Regulation

An investigation into the proliferation of misinformation online and the challenges of regulating digital spaces. Students will debate the role of IPSO and Ofcom.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsA-Level Media Studies (Ofqual): Understand the role of regulation in global media environments.A-Level Media Studies (Ofqual): Debate the ethical issues surrounding media production and distribution.

About This Topic

An investigation into the proliferation of misinformation online and the challenges of regulating digital spaces. Students will debate the role of IPSO and Ofcom.

Key Questions

  1. Why is fake news so prevalent on social media?
  2. How can audiences verify the credibility of online information?
  3. What are the limitations of current media regulation?

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