Topic 6 - Media and Communication

news outlet

a company or platform that provides news. (Example: Young people now follow a wider range of news outlets than before.)

misinformation

false or misleading information. (Example: Misinformation spreads quickly when users share posts without checking them.)

audience

the group of people who watch, read, or listen to something. (Example: Online creators often shape content to please a large audience.)

broadcast

to send out television or radio content. (Example: The interview was broadcast live on national television.)

headline

the title of a news story. (Example: A dramatic headline may attract clicks but distort the real issue.)

comment section

the online area where users react to content. (Example: The comment section often becomes more emotional than informative.)

public discourse

public discussion of social or political issues. (Example: Responsible journalism can improve public discourse.)

viral content

media that spreads very quickly online. (Example: Viral content often rewards speed rather than accuracy.)

source credibility

how trustworthy a source appears to be. (Example: Students should learn to judge source credibility before citing a website.)

media bias

a tendency to present information in a one-sided way. (Example: Media bias can influence how people understand the same event.)

shape public opinion

to influence what many people think. (Example: Repeated headlines can shape public opinion over time.)

verify the source

to check whether a source is trustworthy. (Example: Users should verify the source before reposting news stories.)

spread misleading information

to circulate false or confusing content. (Example: Anonymous accounts can spread misleading information very quickly.)

consume media critically

to question and evaluate media carefully. (Example: Schools should teach students to consume media critically.)

reach a wider audience

to connect with more people. (Example: Social media allows small organizations to reach a wider audience.)

gain public attention

to attract notice from many people. (Example: Shocking claims gain public attention even when the evidence is weak.)

fuel online hostility

to increase anger or aggression on the internet. (Example: Poor moderation can fuel online hostility in comment sections.)

present a balanced view

to show more than one side of an issue. (Example: Good reporting should present a balanced view of controversial topics.)