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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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.

THE TINTED LENS ​OF BIAS
Everyone has bias-even the media. Critical thinking is key.

DOING RESEARCH: TALK, READ, GO.
How to conduct
research for an article.

COVERING A FEDERAL ELECTION
How the news media cover a Federal election

NEWS LIBRARIANS: DETECTIVES OF THE NEWSROOM
Learn about the role of News Librarians.​

CHECKING AND DOUBLE-CHECKING THE FACTS
The importance of accuracy in journalism.

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