As a Society and Culture student, it is important that you keep abreast of the news and become literate and savvy consumers of the media. This includes thinking about where you get your news from, and sorting misinformation from more reliable information. You should ask the question, 'where is this information coming from?' If you can't find an answer, the source most likely cannot be relied upon.
The following sources are more trustworthy news outlets. They can be used in the following ways:
Here is a screencast to help you with how to navigate and use NewsBank:
Podcasts are a quick and easy way to consume news on a regular basis. Again, be mindful of who is producing the podcast and where they are getting their information from. Some good places to start:
Do you access your news via social media?
If the answer is yes, did you know that you can curate the news items that appear in your social media feed?
Make sure you follow RELIABLE news sources like The Conversation, The Guardian, ABC News and the BBC and these news stories will appear in your feed and stories.
In fact, most news outlets, will post a package of news headlines to your stories so you can view the day's news there and then click on the link to read the full story. Notifications will often be pushed through to your phone or smart device.
