Day 2: Clearing Up Misconceptions

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I had a misconception that media literacy simply implied a certain degree of knowledge about the various media we use. However, upon further dissection, I soon discovered that media literacy encompasses much more than that. It is a discipline. It is knowing when and how to use media. It equates to being responsible with our consumption of media, as well as its propagation in what various means. Certainly we all need to media literacy in our lives!


Today we were tasked to make a framework for some article we want to write (as journalists)! Here is a what mine looks like:

How did these questions help you as a journalist?
Definitely, a framework helps a journalist organize his/her thoughts for effective dissemination. It also allows you to examine yourself and your goals. What are you trying to accomplish? What for? For whom? These questions are certainly what we should ask ourselves before making an article.  Trust me. I'm a student journalist. #TheNucleus #notofakenews


(Note: This post is a log for November 7, 2017. However, it was published only today.)

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