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Recognizing Online Propaganda, Bias, and Advertising

23 minutes, 4 seconds

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"Recognizing Online Propaganda, Bias, and Advertising" explains how digital media can shape beliefs through propaganda, bias, misinformation, and targeted advertising. Using examples from news, politics, websites, and social media, the video defines information literacy and shows how to evaluate credibility, identify emotional appeals, recognize propaganda techniques such as card stacking and bandwagon, and detect bias in reporting. It also explains website domains, source ownership, audience targeting, and how advertisers track online behavior. Aligned with media literacy, civics, and research skills curricula, this video supports critical reading, source evaluation, fact-checking, and responsible decision-making in online environments. Part of the "Internet Research and Information: Effective Strategies and Cautionary Tales" series.

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Runtime: 23 minutes, 4 seconds

Digital illustration of curvy sheet of paper titled, "Truth," which is flanked by a white hand on each side. Title card reads, "Propaganda." Caption. Of the truth appealing to your emotions.
Internet Research and Information Literacy: Effective Strategies and Cautionary Tales
Episode 1
23 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
3 teenage girls gather around a computer in a library and smile as they look at the screen. Caption. It's vital that you don't copy or steal someone's homework.
Internet Research and Information Literacy: Effective Strategies and Cautionary Tales
Episode 2
21 minutes 36 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12