WorksheetsMisinformation Evaluation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
use of humor or exaggeration to critique or mock a person, organization or policy
Satire
False context
Imposter content
Manipulated content
Fabricated content
misinformation that takes an image, quote or other piece of content and puts it into a new, false context to change its meaning.
Satire
False context
Imposter content
Manipulated content
Fabricated content
uses a well known name, brand or logo to fool people into believing that it is authentic content.
Satire
False context
Imposter content
Manipulated content
Fabricated content
type of misinformation in which something is altered from the original.
Satire
False context
Imposter content
Manipulated content
Fabricated content
misinformation that is entirely made up and designed to deceive you into thinking that it's real
Satire
False context
Imposter content
Manipulated content
Fabricated content
What has happened to the term "Fake News"?
It is considered a swear word.
Its meaning has been watered down from overuse.
It is what all mainstream media has become.
It has been changed to Faux News.
What is an example of Imposter Content?
A virus changing the text of a news article.
Spam emails flooding an account.
Crediting a famous person with something they didn't say.
Espionage in government offices.
Which of these is an example of Manipulated Content?
A photoshopped image designed to make you believe a lie.
Texts persuading you to vote for a candidate.
Advertisements claiming a product can make you look younger.
A comedic remake of a song.
Which of these is an example of Fabricated Content?
A political campaign spreading lies about an opponent.
Something made by hand to prove a point.
A fiction story in a book.
A news report on a battle.
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.
Which of these is an example of False Context?
An image of a 2011 riot being passed off as happening now.
A completely made up "news" story.
Using an incorrect citation in a paper.
Unverified documentation.
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
What does it mean to be skeptical?
To feel nervous in an online setting
To be gullible on the internet
To question information before blindly believing it.
To ignore signs of bias.
What type of misinformation is this?
false content
Satire
imposter content
fabricated content
manipulated content
What type of misinformation is this?
false content
Satire
imposter content
fabricated content
manipulated content
What type of misinformation is this?
false content
Satire
imposter content
fabricated content
manipulated content
What type of misinformation is this?
false content
Satire
imposter content
fabricated content
manipulated content
What type of misinformation is this?
false content
Satire
imposter content
fabricated content
manipulated content
Common types/examples of misinformation are (check all that apply)
twisted facts
fake quotes by real people
conspiracy theories
social media posts
Misinformation or Disinformation can take the form of ( check all that apply)
interviews
statistics
images
quotes
