Abstract
This Policy Brief draws on the author’s research of online social media discourse during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. It aims to stimulate classroom discussion and awareness of how to improve online literacy for effective political and public engagement. Using examples from research of online discussions of the Scottish independence referendum, it identifies online behaviours that undermine effective public and political engagement (5 F’s to avoid), as well as things to be aware of when reading and/or entering into debate with others online (5 F’s to consider). This IPPI Policy Brief is aimed at those who teach social media in the classroom as well as for any citizen who reads and/or engages in debate online.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Glasgow |
| Publisher | University of Strathclyde |
| Commissioning body | International Public Policy Institute |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2015 |
Publication series
| Name | International Public Policy Institute Policy Brief |
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| Publisher | University of Strathclyde |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- social media
- Scottish independence referendum
- political literacy
- online politics
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