Blur

1/1/2012

With the rise of citizen journalism and the democratization of information, knowing what's true has become increasingly difficult. In "Blur: How to Know What's True in the Age of Information Overload," Kovach and Rosenstiel detail how to navigate the new journalistic landscape, where it's harder than ever to separate fact from fiction. They provide guidelines for assessing the credibility of sources, pinpointing biases, and avoiding common pitfalls in our attempts to understand complex issues. This critical guide is essential reading for anyone looking to be a well-informed citizen in the digital age.

media studies ꞏ journalism ꞏ critical thinking ꞏ facts ꞏ objectivity ꞏ freedom of the press ꞏ information overload ꞏ accountability ꞏ news ꞏ transparency ꞏ reliable sources ꞏ first amendment ꞏ social media ꞏ citizen journalism ꞏ misinformation ꞏ journalism ethics ꞏ investigative journalism ꞏ news literacy ꞏ truth ꞏ disinformation