For the Record provides teachers and parents with useful tools to encourage youth to engage with, reflect on, and think critically about the media they encounter on a daily basis. ​For the Record means: So that the true facts are recorded or known.  ​

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HOW TO BE A JOURNALIST
You can get started right now with a blog, newsletter or a yearbook.
PHOTOJOURNALISM
Creating images that capture the news.
HOW TO READ THE NEWS
Why it's important to do more than just skim the headlines.
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERTS
Helping to spread the word.
CLICKBAIT
We discussed clickbait and you won't believe what happened next.
EDITORIAL CARTOONS
​Pictures that speak louder than words.
SPOTTING "FAKE NEWS"
​What to consider before you like or share.
THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT ADVERTISING
Who is misrepresented, missing, stereotyped?
THE ART OF ​INTERVIEWING
How to ask great questions to get the best-and most-interesting answers.
NEWS LIBRARIANS: DETECTIVES OF THE NEWSROOM
Learn about the role of News Librarians.​
THE TINTED LENS ​OF BIAS
Everyone has bias-even the media. Critical thinking is key.
CHECKING AND DOUBLE-CHECKING THE FACTS
The importance of accuracy in journalism.
DOING RESEARCH: TALK, READ, GO.
How to conduct
research for an article.
COVERING A FEDERAL ELECTION
How the news media cover a Federal election.
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