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Dean’s Advisory Council

Issue 3, November 2013

Where Do You Get Your News?
In this digital era when the usage of technology
is becoming a natural part of our everyday routine,
people are gradually shifting towards social media
for their source of news. According to a Pew
Research Center survey, 30% of United States adults
consume news on Facebook. The consumption of
news on social networking sites is predominantly
existent in young adults, ages 18-25. It comes to no
surprise that Facebook and Twitter, the two most
widely used social media platforms in the U.S., play
a large role in spreading news across the internet.
While Facebook and Twitter allow for real-time
updates, they may not always be the most credible
sources for information. In fact, about 49.1% of
people surveyed heard breaking news through social
media that turned out to be inaccurate. As a result,
obtaining information from reliable sources is
critical, especially if you want to be able to engage in
an intellectual conversation with professionals,
employers, professors, or even your colleagues. Here
are a few tips to consider to access reliable
information on the Internet.
1. Use social networking sites as a method for
learning preliminary information about an event.
It is perfectly acceptable to use Facebook to read
about news, as long as you verify the accuracy of
the information with a trusted news source.
2. Read from a variety of reputable news sources.
Diversifying your sources allows you to keep an
open mind and gives you an opportunity to read
from different perspectives. CNN, CBS News,
ABC News, Reuters, and BBC News are a few
examples of highly reputable news sources.
3. Download news apps on your electronic
device(s) to get the latest updates on events
occurring locally and globally. Some apps such
as CNN alert you when a breaking story is
available; keeping you informed 24/7.
Remember, “Fast doesn’t always mean factual.”
Please refer to the infographic for additional
information regarding how people are receiving
their news.
By Krasti Quach

Open Forum Discussions
What: Open Forum Discussions - To hear about RBS
students’ experiences at RBS first hand. It will allow
students to openly express opinions, suggest changes
to DAC members, verbally or through the survey.
Where: Specific classrooms will be announced!
When: The end of every month.
Look out for DAC members in classrooms, starting a
conversation, and listening to you!

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