Digital Media Literacy · 2nd Year · Checking the Facts · 3.º Período
Evaluating Sources and Bias
A deep dive into analyzing websites and media for bias, checking author credibility, and cross-referencing facts.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsJunior Cycle DML LO 3.3Junior Cycle DML LO 3.4
About This Topic
A deep dive into analyzing websites and media for bias, checking author credibility, and cross-referencing facts.
Key Questions
- How can I tell if a website is reliable?
- What is media bias?
- How do I fact-check an online claim?
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