125 words for each segment (250 words total)

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Write 125 words for each segment for a total of 250 words:

5.1 THINK (125 WORDS)

How does the source of news (TV, radio, paper, online) affect how news stories are portrayed? How does digital news contribute to the spread of stories and opinions via social media? What are some implications of this for our society? Post your thoughts to our discussion.

5.2 ACT (125 WORDS)Take a look at some fact checking websites like these:

FactCheck (Annenberg Public Policy Center)Links to an external site.

PolitiFactLinks to an external site.

Or any of the sites listed at Marketplace

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/elections/list-fact-checking-websitesLinks to an external site.

Read a few stories from each. Take note of the importance these sites place on context, complete analysis, and the use of misleading quotes. Discuss how such sites might shape how politicians and others discuss issues, and how citizens discern what is real and actionable.