Understanding Misinformation and Credibility

What is Circular Reporting?

• When news outlets cite each other as sources.

• A method to verify information.

• A type of misinformation.

• A reliable source of information.

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What is Misinformation?

• False or misleading information.

• Accurate information.

• Information that is always shared with intent.

• Information that is verified.

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What does Credibility refer to?

• The quality of being trusted.

• The amount of information available.

• The speed of information spread.

• The number of sources cited.

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What is the Role of Satire?

• To use humor or exaggeration to criticize.

• To provide accurate information.

• To verify facts.

• To spread misinformation.

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What is User-Generated Content?

• Content created by users, not professionals.

• Content that is always accurate.

• Content created by professionals.

• Content that is fact-checked.

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What is the Importance of Fact-Checking?

• To verify the accuracy of information.

• To spread misinformation.

• To create sensational headlines.

• To ignore unreliable sources.

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What is Sensationalism?

• Using shocking stories to attract attention.

• A method of fact-checking.

• A reliable source of information.

• A way to verify facts.

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What is Source Verification?

• Confirming the reliability of information.

• Ignoring the source of information.

• Citing unverified sources.

• Spreading misinformation.

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What are Strategies to Combat Misinformation?

• Avoid sharing unverified information quickly.

• Share everything you see online.

• Trust all sources equally.

• Ignore fact-checks.

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How to Engage with Information?

• Always question the information you encounter.

• Accept everything at face value.

• Avoid discussing with peers.

• Trust only one source.

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