CLASS 7 · LEARNING KNOWLEDGE

Media contributions and information verification – basic principles

How it works

Media contributions are texts, images, videos or audio that are distributed through various channels such as newspapers, television or the Internet. They can convey ‹informieren›, ‹unterhalten› or opinions. Information verification is the critical checking of content for accuracy, sources, intentions and manipulation. This includes recognising expressions of opinion, checking sources, distinguishing facts and opinions, and assessing the credibility of a contribution.

Note
When dealing with media contributions, always check whether information is backed up by reputable sources, recognise the intention of the contribution (e.g. ‹informieren›, ‹unterhalten›, ‹beeinflussen›), distinguish between facts and opinions, and watch out for possible manipulation or errors.

An example

How can you recognise an opinion in a media contribution?

An opinion can be recognised by the fact that it contains evaluations or personal views, for example in ‹Ich finde, dass...›. Such statements are subjective and cannot be verified.

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Own explanation and own practice exercises by AmyMath. Subject reference framework: KMK Educational Standards Mathematics ESA/MSA. The topic assignment may vary by federal state.