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Media Literacy Feature Writer: Brenna Coleman

The more media literate individuals in a society, the more empowered that society is. Educators, journalists, students, and the general public all benefit from information, but even more so from the ability to analyze that information.

Do you know if your media sources are ethical? Can you recognize bias in the media, or corporate influences? Are you aware of the rising roll of media watchdogs, which may also have their own political or social agendas?

Are you able to voice your own beliefs? Do you know how to find intellectual property law resources to learn how to protect your expression? As a teacher, do you incorporate media literacy into the classroom?

From critical thinking to self-expression, media literacy includes the fundamentals of a thriving, independent society.


Feature Writer Articles in Media Literacy

 		Toy Commercials and Holiday Marketing
There are ways to circumvent the negative effects of media on children by encouraging healthy, inspiring activity, free from toy commercials and holiday marketing.
Religious Censorship in American Prisons
In 2007, the ACLU and other groups pushed against censorship of religious books in American prisons; but, does religious censorship still linger today?
Anti-cybersquatting Law
Anti-cybersquatting law needed to be developed to address domain name disputes as cybersquatters were moving in on the unprotected internet domain names.
Federal Trademark Law
According to trademark law, the owner of a mark has some protection and certain rights, including the ability to bring a trademark dispute to court.
Net Neutrality for Internet Freedom
The net neutrality debate continues, as network service providers push for an end to internet neutrality, and therefore a loss of internet freedom. .
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Contributing Articles in Media Literacy

 		Mass Media & Culture, Is it Tyranny or Education
From the development of mass media and culture in the Industrial Revolution to modern times. Can mass culture be seen as tyranny of the masses or does it educate?
Static by Amy & David Goodman – Book Review
Published in 2006, Static continues to relate strongly to the current state of media and government
Critical Thinking About Public Discourse
With unlimited access to unfiltered information and knowledge it is increasingly more important to critically think about public discourse and the information presented.
Behind the Unorthodox Marketing of True Blood
If vampires were real, then how would companies market to them? This question sparked one of the most creative advertising campagins ever seen for a T.V. show.
The Elements of Journalism
Whether blogging or writing for newspapers or magazines, The Elements of Journalism, provides information that is an indispensable tool for quality writing.
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