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Spotting Errors in the News

Want to learn to spot mistakes, mix-ups and sloppy reporting? These activities will prepare you to recognize when the news media fall short, and compare the origins and impact of shoddy practices versus honest mistakes.

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    When the News Media Make Mistakes

    Freedom of press doesn’t promise perfection. By exploring corrections, students learn why the news media make mistakes and what happens.

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    Media Mix-Ups Through History: Analyzing Historical Sources

    No matter how careful they may be, journalists inevitably make mistakes. In this activity, students use the E.S.C.A.P.E. strategy to closely analyze a historical source, shedding light on why errors happen and drawing comparisons to today’s flawed news stories.

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