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Challenge summary

Summary: Critical review of a press release.
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1 hour
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Linked to Task 1 of Edubit assessment for LiDA104.

Press releases are inherently biased, because they typically aim to put a positive spin on an announcement and therefore provide an ideal format for critical evaluation.

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Purpose

The purpose of this challenge is to:

  • enable learners to develop critical media skills by evaluating a press release of a business or topic area of interest.