National Library Board
Sensationalised news and information can distort and challenge audience worldviews. When disguised as content to serve public interest, hyperbole and melodramatic headlines can wreak havoc on the emotions of individuals, and larger communities.
Is there a way we can remind audiences of the bigger picture that lies behind any story? How can we create a reminder that reality is not always as sensational as we are sometimes led to believe?
THE IDEA: UNCOVER THE FULL STORY
Media can always be framed and packaged to offer only a selective viewpoint. Let’s use the topic of media manipulation to teach audiences how to be more informed, and discerning when it comes to keeping good IL habits.
A series of key visuals that reminds audiences that they are always capable of uncovering the full story for themselves.