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Assignment 3: Media Forensics
Objective:
Do you know what circular reporting, critical consuming, critical ignoring, confirmation bias, filter bubbles, motivated reasoning, and unconscious bias are? They’re all ways we create or deal with information that does or does not align with our knowledge about the world. What about pink slime, deep fakes vs. cheap fakes, Liar’s Dividend, and Zombie claims? In this exercise, you will explore how to critically analyze images and facts to determine truth.
Skills:
Critical thinking
· Evaluate the influence of context and assumptions on a problem or issue.
· Formulate and support conclusions about a problem or issue.
· Assess the implications and consequences of conclusions.
Background:
The United Nations sees media literacy for all as a human right (Fig. 1):
Source: Five Laws of Media & Information Literacy
Information accountability is at the heart of media literacy. The questions that journalists use to determine what’s “news” also can help information consumers determine the provenance or accuracy and authority of the texts and images they encounter in news and entertainment or social media:
· Who is behind the information?
· What evidence is used to support the information’s claims?
· What do other sources say?
You might apply the CRAAP test, an acronym for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose, developed at California State University, Chico. Alternatively, you could try the SIFT & PICK test, which involves lateral reading to evaluate what other sources say about the information you are reviewing and examining the source itself. UNESCO recommends asking questions that will help you to determine:
· Proximity: How close is the evidence to the phenomenon?
· Expertise: What credentials indicate the quality of the producer of the evidence?
· Rigor: How was the evidence collected?
· Transparency: What do you know about the evidence?
· Reliability: Is there a track record to evaluate? (Ireton & Posetti, 2018)
Activity:
After studying the assigned readings for Week 3, especially Modules 4 & 5 in the UNESCO handbook, build your media forensics skills by completing ONE of the following quizzes:
https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/fake-news-and-misinformation-advice-hub/find-the-fake/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zwfm8hv
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/09/04/technology/facebook-influence-campaigns-quiz.html
https://www.theguardian.com/newswise/2021/feb/04/fake-or-real-headlines-quiz-newswise-2021
Format:
When you finish your quiz, ponder what your results say about your media forensics skills. Then, write a 1-2 page (250-500 words) paper that summarizes what you learned about media forensics, that is, the need for media literacy skills in a media-saturated world, as follows:
Introduction
Tell your readers which quiz you took, the kinds of media messages you assessed, the analytical strategies you used from the course readings to try and identify disinformation, misinformation, or mal-information, and how well you did.
Analysis
Connect what you learned about your media forensics skills to the need to be media literate by addressing ONE of the following questions:
1. What surprised you the most about fake news during our exploration? Were there any examples or aspects that stood out to you?
2. How has your perception of news and media changed after learning about the subtle deceptions of fake news? Do you approach news with a critical mindset? If so, how?
3. Reflect on the role of social media in the spread of fake news. How influential do you believe social media platforms are in shaping public opinion, and what impact does that have on society?
4. What could be some of the individual and societal consequences if you shared fake news intentionally or unintentionally? How can sharing fake news affect individuals, communities, and even democratic processes?
5. Consider the responsibilities of journalists and PR practitioners. What steps should they take to ensure accurate reporting and the maintenance of public trust? What responsibilities do you have in combating fake news?
6. Reflect on your media literacy skills before and after this exploration. How have you improved your ability to discern between reliable and unreliable sources of information?
7. Share any personal experiences you have had with encountering fake news or misinformation. How did it make you feel, and how did you react? What strategies can you employ to avoid falling victim to misinformation in the future?
8. How might the phenomenon of fake news impact marginalized communities or contribute to societal divisions? How can you address these issues and promote media literacy and critical thinking among all individuals?
9. Reflect on the ethical considerations related to creating and disseminating fake news. Are there any ethical boundaries that you could establish to help prevent the intentional spread of misinformation?
10. Imagine you have a platform to address a wide audience about the dangers of fake news. What message would you convey to encourage responsible consumption and sharing of information?
Requirements:
1. A thoughtful, thorough 1-2 page (about 250-500 words), double-spaced, essay in 12-point, Times Roman or similar serif font, with all the basic components for a beginning, middle, and end.
· The first paragraph should include a thesis that introduces your main idea about the conclusions on the question posed to you in the assignment prompt. What is the point you intend to make in your answer?
· The middle paragraphs should provide information, examples, and details to support your main idea or position. This is where you should show use because statements and detail what you know or think about the topic.
· The final paragraph should sum up your main idea or position on the topic.
2. Support your comments with relevant information that you researched in the course’s learning resources.
· Use APA-style in-text citations to cite the sources of the information that you used in assembling ideas for your argument.
· Create a matching APA reference list at the end of the document.
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Essay Assignment Rubric Course: COMM 202 7382 Media and Society (2248)
Purpose Exemplary 15 points
Competent 13.35 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 10.35 points
Needs Improvement 8.85 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Purpose
(15 points)
/ 15Major
themes and
central point
or thesis are
readily
apparent in
introductory
paragraph(s).
( A+ )
Major
themes are
readily
apparent but
central point
or thesis may
not be
clearly
stated in
introductory
paragraph(s).
( A to B- )
Major
themes or
central point
or thesis is
not clearly
stated in
introductory
paragraph(s).
( C+ to C- )
Major
themes and
central point
or thesis are
not evident
in
introductory
paragraph(s).
( D to D-)
Work did not
reflect
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Breadth &
Depth Exemplary 25 points
Competent 21.85 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 18.755 points
Needs Improvement 16.25 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Breadth &
Depth Exemplary 25 points
Competent 21.85 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 18.755 points
Needs Improvement 16.25 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Breadth &
Depth (25
points)
/ 25Demonstrate
s the
creative and
critical
thinking of
human
endeavor in
a response
to the
prompt(s)
that is on-
topic,
original, and
developed at
great depth.
( A +)
Demonstrate
s the
creative and
critical
thinking of
human
endeavor in
a response
to the
prompt(s)
that is on-
topic,
original, and
adequately
developed.
( A to B- )
Demonstrate
s the
creative and
critical
thinking of
human
endeavor in
a response
to the
prompt(s)
that is on-
topic but
may be
insufficiently
developed.
( C+ to C- )
Response to
prompt(s) is
not on-topic
and/or is too
general or
vague.
( D+ to D- )
Work did not
reflect
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Synthesis Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Synthesis Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Synthesis
&
Connectio
ns (15
points)
/ 15Ideas are
supported by
reasons and
evidence
that reflect
clear
comprehensi
on of
concepts
explored in
course;
prompt's
questions
are fully
addressed.
( A+ )
Ideas are
adequately
supported by
reasons and
evidence
that reflect
comprehensi
on of
concepts
explored in
course;
prompt's
questions
are
addressed.
( A to B- )
Ideas are
supported by
reasons and
evidence
that may not
always
reflect
comprehensi
on of
concepts in
course;
prompt's
questions
may not all
be
addressed.
(C+ to C- )
Ideas are not
always
supported by
reasons and
evidence
that reflect
comprehensi
on of
concepts in
course;
prompt's
questions
may not all
be fully
addressed.
( D+ to D- )
Work did not
reflect
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Organizatio
n and
Writing
Mechanics
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Organizatio
n and
Writing
Mechanics
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Organizati
on (15
points)
/ 15Arranges
ideas clearly
and logically
to support
its purpose;
ideas flow
smoothly
and are
effectively
linked;
reader can
follow the
line of
reasoning.
( A+ )
Arranges
ideas
adequately
to support
its purpose;
links
between
ideas are
generally
clear; reader
can follow
the line of
reasoning for
the most
part.
( A to A- )
Arranges
ideas
adequately,
in general,
although
ideas
sometimes
fail to make
sense
together;
reader
remains
fairly clear
about what
writer
intends.
( C+ to C- )
Arranges
ideas
illogically;
ideas
frequently
fail to make
sense
together;
reader
cannot
identify a
line of
reasoning
and becomes
frustrated or
loses
interest.
( D to D- )
Work did not
meet
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Documenta
tion and
Support
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Documenta
tion and
Support
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Reference
s (15
points)
/ 15Ideas are
supported
effectively
with
information
from the
learning
resources
and/or
appropriate
outside
resources
that are
clearly and
consistently
attributed
throughout
paper; uses
APA format
accurately
and
consistently
( A+ )
Answers are
supported
effectively
with
information
sources from
the learning
resources
and/or
outside
resources
that are
clearly but
not
consistently
attributed,
yet
"generally"
supported;
uses proper
formatting
with minor
violations.
( A to B- )
Although
attribution is
present and
many
sources
seem to be
appropriate,
some
statements
are not
attributed or
not
substantiate
d or the
source of
some ideas
is unclear or
some claims
are made
without
support from
the learning
resources
and/or
outside
resources.
( C+ to C- )
Attribution is
missing, or
sources
given are
poorly
chosen;
claims are
consistently
made
without
support from
the learning
resources
and/or
outside
resources;
reflect
incomplete
knowledge
of
formatting.
( D to D- )
Work did not
meet
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Writing
Mechanics
(15 points)
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Total / 100
Overall Score
Writing
Mechanics
(15 points)
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Writing
Mechanics
(15 points)
/ 15Grammar,
vocabulary,
and
mechanics
exceed the
level of
writing
generally
expected of
a college
student.
( A+ )
Grammar,
vocabulary,
and
mechanics
reflect the
level of
writing
generally
expected of
a college
student.
( A to B- )
Grammar,
vocabulary,
and
mechanics
reflect at
least the
minimum
level of
writing
generally
expected of
a college
student.
( C+ to C- )
Grammar,
vocabulary,
or mechanics
reflect errors
that
significantly
interfere
with reader
comprehensi
on.
( D to D- )
Work did not
meet
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Exemplary 41.25 points
minimum
Default: 100
points
Range: 100 –
95 points
A+
Competent 33.75 points
minimum
Default: 85
points
Range: 94.5 – 80
points =
94.5 – 80 =
( A to B- )
Meets Minimum
Requirements 26.25 points minimum
Default: 75 points
Range: 79.5 – 70 points
(C+ to C-)
Needs
Improvement 22.5 points
minimum
Default: 65
points
Range: 69.5 – 60
points =
D+ to D-
Does Not Meet
Requirements 0 points minimum
Default: 0 points
59.75 – 0 points =
F to 0
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