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.

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

What is an Internet Troll?

• A person who charges a fee for passage along internet sites

• A person who uses aggression and lies to start fights online

• An online stalker

• Someone who doesn't know how to use the internet

Ultimately, whose responsibility is it to verify information prior to sharing it?

• The Government's

• Journalists'

• Librarians'

• Everyone's

What are the different types of content that are considered misinformation?

• satire, false context, imposter, manipulated, fabricated

• comedy, aggressive, permitted, funded, public

• bias, context, fairness, verification

• altered, edited, fake, entertaining

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 younger

• A comedic remake of a song

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

Why is Misinformation a problem?

• It is illegal

• Gives people a distorted and inaccurate view of the world

• It gives rise to vigilantes

• It clogs up the court system