Misinformation and Fake news

Which of the following is an example of disinformation?

• A news article with a typo

• A deliberate false report about an event

• A scientific journal with an error in the data

• A personal opinion piece

consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted

(a)  

the quality of being trusted and qualified to present information on a specific topic

(a)  

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.

Common types/examples of misinformation are (check all that apply)

• twisted facts

• fake quotes by real people

• conspiracy theories

• social media posts

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

_ uses humor or exaggeration to critique or mock

(a)  

What is a common characteristic of clickbait headlines?

• They provide detailed information
  

• They are emotionally appealing and often misleading

• They are always accurate and factual

• They discourage readers from clicking

Why is it important to verify the credibility of a source?

• To ensure quick access to information

• To save time reading lengthy articles

• To confirm that the information is accurate and trustworthy

Which of the following best describes "fake news"?

• News that is outdated

• News that is hard to understand

• News that is Intentionally fabricated or misleading

• News that is published by people we don't like