Newsletter Content and Updates
Dear reader,
Amid an unrelenting news cycle, we hope you’ve found the resources in the summer edition of this newsletter helpful in navigating an eventful election season. Speaking of election resources, be sure to check out the News Literacy Project’s Misinformation Dashboard: Election 2024. This free interactive resource contains hundreds of examples of election misinformation along with analysis of common trends and themes, and was covered by CNN recently. See you again very soon!
Sincerely,
The Get Smart About News team
In other news, here are the top reads from this week:
1. A roundup of the latest topics in news literacy.
2. Misinformation.
3. Social media.
4. Journalism.
Additionally, here’s a featured video on how viral rumors about a possible Beyoncé appearance at last week’s Democratic National Convention turned into misinformation. Check out this NLP TikTok to learn more.
Thank you for reading this week’s issue of Get Smart About News. Stay informed and remember to think like a journalist when seeking quality information during this election season. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please consider forwarding it to your friends.
Sincerely,
The Get Smart About News team
