MediaLiteracyIreland

An independent alliance of members working to promote media literacy. #BeMediaSmart #stopthinkcheck

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MLI is an independent alliance of members working together to promote media literacy everywhere. #BeMediaSmart #stopthinkcheck Check https://t.co/cZSwFMAK64 for updates.
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Faigh eolas iontaofa ó fhoinsí oifigiúla faoi chonas, cathain agus cén áit ar chóir vótail sna toghcháin. Breathanigh ar láithreán gréasáin an An Coimisiún Toghcháin.
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Seek out reliable information on how, when, and where to vote in the elections from official sources. Visit the Electoral Commission website.
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Seek out reliable information on how, when and where to vote in the elections from official sources.

Visit the Electoral Commission website. 2/2
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Disinformation around the electoral process often spreads before and after elections, aiming to delegitimise elections through unfounded claims of voter fraud, foreign influences and unfair practices. 1/2

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We all have a critical responsibility to check if information is true before we share it. 2/2
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The final days before an election are prime time for dubious information. A last-minute falsehood leaves little time for journalists and fact-checkers to respond. Even if it is debunked quickly, the confusion can shift the narrative around candidates and parties. 1/2

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Verifying facts across different sources increases your confidence in their accuracy. If multiple reputable outlets report the same data, it’s more likely to be reliable than information found in only one place. 3/3
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If a piece of information is only being reported from one source or one media type, it might not be the whole story. Ask yourself who produced it, why, and how it has reached you? Comparing sources allows you to see the bigger picture and make more informed decisions. 1/3

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When you read multiple accounts of the same story, you can identify patterns in what is included or omitted. For instance, a political event might be framed positively by one outlet and negatively by another. Comparing these helps you separate opinion from fact. 2/3

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In addition, AI-powered technology can also be used to create fake profiles and promote false or inaccurate content, making it go viral with very little authentic sharing. 2/2

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Engagement metrics – such as likes, shares, comments, or views – are not reliable indicators of content quality.
Social media and messaging applications make it really easy to share information quickly to large groups of people. 1/2
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oghanna i dtaobh cad a thaispeántar agus cad a fhágtar ar lár. 3/3

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Tá cumarsáid amhairc cumhachtach agus mealltach toisc go bpróiseálann ár n-inchinn faisnéis amhairc go tapa agus gan smaoineamh. Ach is féidir le híomhánna dallamullóg a chur orainn, agus i gcomhthéacs nuachta agus toghcháin, is féidir le híomhánna sinn a chur amú maidir 1/3

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le daoine agus saincheisteanna. Ní thógann sé ach cúpla clic chun ábhar amhairc a threisiú, ach is féidir le híomhánna dallamullóg a chur orainn fiú nuair nach n-athraítear iad. Tá sé tábhachtach a thuiscint go mbaineann cumarsáid amhairc le roghanna i gcónaí – 2/3

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choices about what to show and how to crop or frame the image.

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Visual communication is powerful and appealing because our brains are highly adapted to process and interpret visual information quickly and intuitively. But images can be highly deceptive and, in the context of news and election, images can distort our perceptions of people 1/3

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and issues. It only takes a few clicks to change or enhance visual content, but distortion can occur without even doctoring an image. It’s important to remember that visual communication is always the result of choices: 2/3

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You need to read the full article to understand the context, including potential bias by the author and subtle cues about intent and the reliability of the sources. #BeElectionSmart

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Reading beyond the headline is essential because headlines are designed to capture your attention. That’s why they often oversimplify, distort, or omit crucial details about the story.