What is The Media? - Before trying to analyze the media, understanding what media is should be the first priority. 

What is Media Literacy? - Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in all its forms.  Go more in depth with this article.

The Basics of Media Literacy - More in depth explanation of media literacy.

Censorship vs. Media Literacy - While some advocate censorship as the way to keep offensive material from children, others advocate media literacy to preserve first amendment freedoms.

Purpose Of The Media, To Sell A Product Or Ideology - Why does the media exist?  Learn about the intentions behind the creation of most media messages.

The Core Principles of Media Literacy Education - Read an overview of the core concepts.

• All media messages are “constructed.”

• Each medium has different characteristics, strengths, and a unique “language” of construction.

• Media messages are produced for particular purposes.

• All media messages contain embedded values and points of view.

• People use their individual skills, beliefs and experiences to construct their own meanings from media messages.

• Media and media messages can influence beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, and the democratic process.

Questions for Understanding Media - Basic questions to ask when analyzing any piece of media.

• Who Sent Me This Message?

• What Is This Message's Intention?

• Where Was This Message Placed For My Consumption?

• Why Was This Message Sent?

• How Do I View This Message And Might Others View It?

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