Creating and Maintaining Balance in News Consumption: AEC810/WC472, 9/2024

Stofer, Kathryn A. 2024. “Creating and Maintaining Balance in News Consumption: AEC810 WC472, 9 2024”. EDIS 2024 (6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc472-2024.

Abstract

Becoming informed about an issue does not happen overnight. This publication shares strategies for identifying sources, building habits, and becoming more confident in your knowledge on various current topics. Written by Kathryn A. Stofer, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2024.

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