Fake news and other distorted information has become common in mainstream media, cable, and online. This guide will provide resources and tips to enhance people's ability to discern the difference between what is real and what is fake.
Definitions:
Fake News: Propaganda or false and often sensational journalism, characterized by exaggerated headlines, that is presented as serious news and intends to mislead readers. The rise of social media sites as news sources has been attributed to the cause of the proliferation of fake news. (Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fables).
Disinformation: It is applied to the use and other techniques to discredit targeted governments, persons or policies. (Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies).
Misinformation: Fake and misleading information. (Webster's New World Dictionary).
A few tips listed below will help you to maneuver through fake and distorted information.
1. Check your bias: Do not let your personal biases interfere with analyzing media content.
2. Go to other legitimate media sources (local, national, international news-tv and websites, newspapers) that convey another political or social side of a news story and compare the given information.
3. Use fact checking sources.
4. Ask the following questions when analyzing media.
A. To whom is the information being conveyed?
B. What is the main point of the story?
C. What message or opinion is this information stating?
D. Can this information be verified by other news sources?
E. Where did the news information originate?
Fact checking news sources informs the public of what is real vs. fake in news stories.
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Like Fake News, fake images and videos help in promoting misinformation have become common in social media platforms. These tools listed below can help in determining which photo or video is real or not.
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A free and robust press is essential in a democracy, but with media outlets sharing sometimes-conflicting information online, on air and in print, it can be difficult to distinguish the real news from the fake. Developing strong news judgment is possible, however, even for young audiences. Readers will learn about the foundations and value of press freedom, be introduced to important investigative reports, get background on historical and recent press controversies, read how easily disinformation can spread, and discover the tools and resources available to help news consumers detect fake news and stop its spread.
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Today's instantaneous and ever-present news stream frequently presents a sensationalized or otherwise distorted view of the world, demanding constant critical engagement on the part of everyday citizens. Richard Paul and Linda Elder reveal the power of critical thinking to make sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting ideology, slant, and spin at work. Fact over Fake is an essential guide for anyone who wants to stay informed in today's overwhelming news arena while not falling prey to political propaganda and manipulation.
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