Misinformation

Type of Misinformation/Fake News?

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• Discredit

• Impersonation

• Trolling

• Emotion

Which of these would make you think a source is not trustworthy?

• You don't recognize the author's name

• You disagree with the content of the article

• There are no links to sources or evidence

• there aren't any images

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread...

• Intentionally

• Regardless of whether the intent was to mislead or not

• Unintentionally--always

• Through print or broadcast media

An article uses an old image of a real event with a new story with a similar event to make you believe this image belongs to this article. Which type of mis/disinformation is this?

• Error

• False content

• False context

• Manipulated Content

Fabricated content is...[select all correct responses]

• Usually half true or exaggerated truth

• 100% false

• Intended to deceive

• Manipulated to appear more convincing

An ERROR is an example of...

• Misinformation

• Disinformation

What is Misinformation?

• False or misleading information.

• Accurate information.

• Information that is always shared with intent.

• Information that is verified.

What are Strategies to Combat Misinformation?

• Avoid sharing unverified information quickly.

• Share everything you see online.

• Trust all sources equally.

• Ignore fact-checks.

How to Engage with Information?

• Always question the information you encounter.

• Accept everything at face value.

• Avoid discussing with peers.

• Trust only one source.

This contains facts that are wrong or inaccurate but may contain some truthful information taken out of context.

• Misinformation

• Disinformation