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Public relations students’ attitudes and aptitudes in media literacy and ‘fake news’ (2018)
This study assesses various aspects of media literacy among a national sample of 727 public relations students from 115 U.S. colleges and universities. Student definitions of media literacy transcended basic interpretation of messages and extended to higher-level concepts such as understanding and vetting messages and how media organizations operate. PR students considered themselves to be fairly media literate, including their ability to consume media content critically. Implications for public relations educators are discussed.
- Research JournalJournal of Public Relations Education: Media Literacy Among Public Relations Students: An Analysis of Future PR Professionals in the Post-Truth Era
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