Bishop Smith CHS
Media Literacy
According to MediaSmarts, a Canadian not-for-profit media literacy organization, media literacy is the ability to critically, effectively and responsibly access, use, under-stand and engage with media. Advertisements, blogs, infographics, music, newsfeeds, newspapers, podcasts, social media networks, streaming services, television, videos, etc. have a strong influence on how we see and interact with the world.
At Bishop Smith Catholic High School, we are prepared to teach students how to fact check and recognize authority and purpose in media.
CRAAP Test
The CRAAP Test can be used to evaluate print and digital information sources. CRAAP is an acronym for Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. When conducting research it is important to determine the reliability and ‘ credibility ‘ of information sources. For each CRAAP Test criterion, researchers answer a series of questions. Note: the linked CRAAP Test graphic was prepared by the University of California San Diego Library.
Fact Checking
Fact checking is the process of verifying the accuracy of information. It is an important part of the research process. Fact checking can be done by cross-referencing, using a fact-checking tool, or by performing a reverse Google Image search. Cross-referencing involves locating the same information via multiple sources. If three or more credible sources provide identical content, confidence in the accuracy of information improves.
Fact checking websites can be used to determine if a story is fact or fiction. Users enter key words, headlines or image descriptors in a fact checking site’s search field.
Fact checking websites:
Note: The above fact checking sites have limitations. They are not definitive. If you would like to use a different fact checking website, make sure it adheres to the International Fact-Checking Network’s Code of Principles.
Google Reverse Image Search
