Misinformation

What has happened to the term "Fake News"?

• It is considered a swear word.

• Its meaning has been watered down from overuse.

• It is what all mainstream media has become.

• It has been changed to Faux News.

What is an example of Imposter Content?

• A virus changing the text of a news article.

• Spam emails flooding an account.

• Crediting a famous person with something they didn't say.

• Espionage in government offices.

Which of these is an example of Manipulated Content?

• A photoshopped image designed to make you believe a lie.

• Texts persuading you to vote for a candidate.

• Advertisements claiming a product can make you look younger.

• A comedic remake of a song.

Which of these is an example of Fabricated Content?

• A political campaign spreading lies about an opponent.

• Something made by hand to prove a point.

• A fiction story in a book.

• A news report on a battle.

Which of these is an example of Satire?

• A sad drama that depicts a true event.

• A remake of an old film.

• A panel of people arguing over a topic.

• An actor playing a humorous depiction of a political leader.

Which of these is an example of False Context?

• An image of a 2011 riot being passed off as happening now.

• A completely made up "news" story.

• Using an incorrect citation in a paper.

• Unverified documentation.

Why is misinformation a problem?

• It is illegal

• It gives rise to vigilantes

• It gives people a distorted and inaccurate view of the world

• It clogs up the court system

What does it mean to be skeptical?

• To feel nervous in an online setting

• To be gullible on the internet

• To question information before blindly believing it.

• To ignore signs of bias.