LibGuides: Satirical News Videos for Info Lit: Authority is Constructed and contextual

Frame: Authority Is Constructed and Contextual

Frame: Authority Is Constructed and Contextual

Definition: Information resources reflect their creators’ expertise and credibility, and are evaluated based on the information need and the context in which the information will be used. Authority is constructed in that various communities may recognize different types of authority. It is contextual in that the information need may help to determine the level of authority required.

Here are videos that can be used to teach this Frame.

Astroturfing
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. August 12, 2018. Organizations can hire fake advocates who create the illusion of real support for their message. It’s a shady practice called astroturfing that can warp the public perception of anything...even astroturfing.
Bias in Medicine
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. August 19, 2019. Discusses the roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment.
Big Little Lies: Instagram's Sponsored Content Problem
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. October 30, 2019. Talks about the issues with sponsored content on Instagram not following FDA/FTC disclosure guidelines.
Coronavirus: Conspiracy Theories
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. July 19, 2020. Discusses the three basic questions people should ask themselves about conspiracy theories related to COVID-19.
A Deep Dive into the Raw Water Craze
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. April 18, 2018. Talks about authority of pusher of “raw water” and finding the truth on the third page of Google.
Dr. Oz and Nutritional Supplements
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. June 22, 2014. Talks about Dr. Oz’s authority as a doctor, selling of “magic beans”.
Sugar
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - October 26, 2014. Talks about the health benefits of sugar, as promoted by the sugar industry.
Weathering Fights - Science: What’s it Up To?
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. October 26, 2011. Interview with Republican Strategist and Nobel Prize winner about motivation of scientists and their research. Includes discussion of peer review.

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Satirical News Videos for Info Lit

Frame: Authority Is Constructed and Contextual