Discussion:
I will provide all readings
In the discussion this week, identify an online post or picture, or published news story, that—at least initially—tricked you (or someone close to you) into believing it was true?
When citing this example of misinformation or disinformation, consider how you would answer these questions:
Who produced or published the news? Who are the authors? Are they real and credible?
What media outlets published the story is published? Are they legitimate? In other words, what’s their mission and purpose?
What main source is the story based on? Are there supporting sources cited to substantiate the claims? How real and credible are they?
How do other independent experts with knowledge on the topic view the claim?
Does the news piece use a sensationalist or shocking headline?
Does the story surprise you? Does it literally sound too good to be true?
Does the story confirm your beliefs about the topic, a person, or a group of people? Or does it support a contrarian view that resonates with you and deviates from the mainstream view?
Link to readings:
10 WAYS TO IDENTIFY DISINFORMATION – A GUIDE AND CHECKLIST-
Too much information: a public guide to navigating the infodemic-
https://firstpublishnews.org/long-form-article/too-much-information/
Understanding Information disorder-
https://firstpublishnews.org/long-form-article/understanding-information-disorder/
The spread of true and false news online-
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aap9559
