Don't Believe Everything on the Internet

What makes circular reporting 'circular'?

• It is round and symmetrical

• It has neither a beginning nor an end

• Sources become validated by themselves in a logical loop

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  It is uniformly consistent in its reporting

Why might the anti-vaccer movement be considered a product of circular reporting?

• It is based on misinformation

• The body of literature and information supporting the theory can all be traced to one, initial, discredited source

• As a movement, it has enough momentum to be considered a serious problem

• Because the media has reported on the anti-vaccine movement

Which of the following has NOT directly contributed to an increase of circular reporting?

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  The speed of the news cycle

• The ability for anyone to write, edit and publish on the Internet

• Increased accessibility to the Internet

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  Human curiosity