Social media are often viewed as problematic in terms of news literacy, but a recent Irish survey found that social media users are among the most media-savvy consumers of news, writes Niamh Kirk.
Niamh Kirk AHEAD OF THE European and Local elections in May, there is a renewed focus on media literacy – something that is critical to citizens making informed decisions.
Respondents were asked four questions to measure their knowledge of journalism production and distribution. About one-third of people got half, or more of the questions correct showing higher levels of news literacy. News websites and apps have an enhanced capacity to be transparent about the news production process with features like tracking changes to articles and linking to public sources used.
The high percentage of media literate consumers of The Guardian might in part be explained by the outlet’s dedicated media analysis section that critically evaluates and investigates the industry.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Opinion: The Irish American community is still an influential force in US politicsA recent book claims that the Irish American influence in Washington is waning but top politicians wouldn't still be rolling out the green carpet if it was, writes Larry Donnelly.
Read more »
Opinion: What does it take to raise your children through Irish?It has been fascinating to watch my daughter’s language development. There are also lots of words that she only knows the Irish for. I took her to my office one day, and when she saw my computer she yelled: “Wow, what a beautiful ríomhaire!”
Read more »
Opinion: When the Beatles played Dublin in 1963 John Lennon declared: ‘We’re all Irish’Lennon's search for rebellion was nurtured by his embrace of Liverpool’s Irish influence - and the dynamic effect of the city’s seafarer culture via the movement of ideas across oceans, writes Francis Kenny.
Read more »
Opinion: What can we learn from the Irish people who live to be 100?Resilience, positivity and staying connected are the keys to longevity, writes Alison Fagan, who visited Ireland's inspirational centenarians.
Read more »
Opinion: In many ways St Patrick's Day is an Irish American festival
Read more »
Siobhan O'Connor column: Binge drinking still alive and well for Paddy's DaySiobhan O'Connor column: Binge drinking still alive and well for St Patrick's Day
Read more »
Tragic Irish mum Ruth Maguire took photo at Irish lake before deathTragic Irish mum Ruth Maguire took photo at Carlingford Lough in Co Louth before her death
Read more »
MEP who made wrong claims on Irish history inspires trending Twitter hashtagBritish MEP Daniel Hannan who made wrong statements on Irish history inspires trending Twitter hashtag
Read more »