Review: Stop the Flood of Misinformation

Which term refers to Information that is misleading, erroneous or false is and is generally shared — and sometimes created — by people who are unaware that it’s inaccurate?

• misinformation

• malinformation

• uninformation

• disinformation

What are some common methods to identify misinformation?

• Relying solely on one news outlet for information

• Using social media as the main source of information

• Believing information without verifying the source

• Fact-checking, verifying the source, cross-referencing information, checking for bias, and consulting experts.

Which platform is commonly used for the spread of misinformation?

• Television

• Newspapers

• Word of mouth

• Social media

What is one subtopic related to the flood of misinformation?

• Spread of fake news

• Misinterpretation of facts

• Accurate reporting

• Trustworthy sources

What is disinformation?

• True information spread accidentally to deceive people.

• Misleading information spread accidentally to inform people.

• False or misleading information spread deliberately to deceive people.

• Accurate information spread deliberately to deceive people.

Which subtopic focuses on the role of media in spreading misinformation?

• Media Bias

• Media Literacy

• Media Studies

• Media Ethics

What is one strategy to combat misinformation?

• Believing everything you read

• Spreading the misinformation further

• Ignoring the misinformation

• Fact-checking

True or False: Social media plays a significant role in spreading fake news.

• True

• Not at all

• Sometimes

• False

Manipulated content is/has... (choose all that apply)

• altered from it's original

• added or removed content

• digitally altered images

• humorous critiques

What type of misinformation is entirely made-up and designed to make you think it's real

• satire

• fabricated content

• manipulated content

• imposter content