Understanding the media
Understanding the media to better understand information
The media play an essential role in society. But between the press, radio, television, online media, social networks, journalists, producers, communicators and content creators, the roles can sometimes seem hard to tell apart. This space offers simple content to help you better understand this environment.
What are the different types of media?
Print press, radio, television, online media: discover their characteristics, how they work and what makes each one distinct.
What is the role of a journalist?
Understand journalistic work: gathering information, verification, processing and distributing information.
Journalist, communicator, content creator: who does what?
These activities may use the same digital tools, but they serve different purposes and involve different responsibilities and professional practices.
How can you check a piece of information?
A few simple habits:
- identify the source;
- check the date;
- look for where the information comes from;
- compare several sources;
- distinguish a fact from an opinion;
- be wary of sensational headlines;
- check images and videos when they are used as proof.
Understanding false information
Why does it circulate? How is it produced? Why is it sometimes hard to detect?
The media in the digital age
Platforms, social networks, new formats and new ways of consuming content are profoundly transforming the sector.