Narrators: Rich Orlow, Meredith Orlow. Instructor's guide available online via the World Wide Web.
Contents:
Introd. -- Propaganda -- Propaganda : strategies -- Bias -- Website evaluation -- Website target audiences -- Advertising -- Fast facts and terms to remember -- Credits.
Summary:
The internet has transformed our society and many students turn to the internet to conduct research for papers and reports. While there are tremendous benefits to using the internet with the vast amount of information it provides, some of it can be unreliable and deceitful. Even unintentional or seemingly harmless online information can damage an individual's knowledge of what is credible versus incredible information. This video addresses ways to recognize online propaganda, information that is biased, and messages from advertisers.
Series:
Internet research and information literacy : effective strategies and cautionary tales
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.