Know Your Neighborhood - Part 1

Lesson Objectives:

• Identify the 5 information neighborhoods presented in the lesson. 
• Explain the characteristics of each of the 5 information neighborhoods
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Video Introduction:

Stony Brook University School of Journalism Professor Steven Reiner explains the concept of information neighborhoods. 

Guiding Questions

• What are the different information neighborhoods?
• Why should they be categorized?
•  How would you know that each of these categories is lacking one of the characteristics of verification, independence, or accountability?

Resources for Download

• Information Neighborhood VIA Taxonomy Chart (Filled-In)
• Inormation Neighborhood VIA Taxonomy Chart (Empty)
• Information Neighborhood by Goal Taxonomy Chart (Filled-in)
• Information Neighborhood by Goal Taxonomy Chart (Empty)