Lesson Outline
November 20, 2013
Public Editor for the New York Times, Margaret Sullivan recently took the time to talk to the Center for News Literacy about issues and application of News Literacy core concepts. See the curated video clips below for use in your own classroom.
Who Is The Public Editor? - Ms. Sullivan speaks about what a public editor is, and the role she plays at the New York Times.
On The Use of Anonymous Sources - As related to Lesson 9, evaluating sources, Ms. Sullivan speaks on recent controversy regarding the use of anonymous sources.
Is there such a thing as an overuse of anonymous sources?
The public's view on the use of Anonymous Sources
Breakdown of the Verification Process when Big News Breaks - In relation to lesson 8, truth and verification, Ms. Sullivan speaks about scenarios that can occur when big news story breaks.
What lessons can be learned from these experiences?
Perceived Bias in the Media - In relation to lesson 7, Balance, Fairness, and Bias, Ms. Sullivan speaks about perceived bias in certain media organizations and that of the New York Times.
What are the perceptions of a reporter's bias, and what should the reader/watcher be aware of?
Numbers in the News - In relation to a previously published lesson on the use of numbers in the news, Ms. Sullivan speaks about the things that reporters should be aware of when confronted with large numbers in the news.
The Times' Standards in a Digital Age - In relation to our lessons on News Literacy and New Media, Ms. Sullivan talks about readers' perceptions of the news they get from the New York Times, as opposed to online sources, and the ways that audiences discern between the two.
Ms. Sullivan lastly speaks on a reader's comment that sums up the responsibility of an outlet such as the New York Times.
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