Fake News by https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54 en-us 2018-07-06 05:22:22 UTC 2025-11-08 04:32:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png Realization of the Fake News Industry alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559038
  • Media and news are created for profit and/ or influence, not truth. Reposts & retweets generate profits
  • Each time a fake news story is opened, profits are made
  • Fake News consumers are mostly college educated
    • ]]>     2018-07-06 12:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559038     The habits of humans set a fertile foundation for the growth of Fake News. People: alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559099
  • Usually believe information that was generated in a self-learning, because of the time put into the search
  • Cannot take and often reacts as if personally offended to critical feedback, criticism or assessments that point out necessary corrections
    • ]]>     2018-07-06 12:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559099     Fighting Fake News alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559380
  • Develop Media Literacy and critically thinking skills to deconstruct the persuading influences found in advertisements and news
  • Refrain from Knee-jerk reposting before legitimacy has been determined
    • ]]>     2018-07-06 12:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559380     How to Recognize Fake News alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559490 Consider the Source
    • Does the source already have a reputation for being questionable?
      • Example: infowars.com
    ]]>     2018-07-06 12:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559490     Read Beyond the Headline alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559714
  • Read the article headlines for sensational wording
  • Check the date for currency
  • Question legitimacy by reviewing & cross-checking the story
  • Write to an expert in the field, write to a legitimate news agency
    • ]]>     2018-07-06 12:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559714     Conduct an Authority Check alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559793
  • Does the article make claims without using proper evidence?
  • Does the article make predictions for the future, cures for a disease or condition, or results that will occur?
  • Are results of an unofficial poll used as evidence to support the author’s claim?
    • ]]>     2018-07-06 12:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559793     Bias Check alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559843
  • Is the story sensational or overly emotional?
  • Is the story interesting to the point of exaggeration trying to make a joke about a topic or pulling you in a direction of thinking that have not made a firm judgment?
    • ]]>     2018-07-06 12:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559843     Purpose Check alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559922
  • Is the article meant to be propaganda?
    • Propaganda is primarily derogatory information that is usually misleading. Propaganda is often used to promote a particular political cause of point of view
    • ]]>     2018-07-06 12:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559922     Internet Link Check alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559985 Does the URL look odd, something you have not seen before?
    • What is the domain (UR – Russia, Co- Columbia). Domain theft is serious. where a legitimate organization’s website, email etc.. is hijacked. If so read the about page and go through the steps to decide where the news is coming from and who wrote it
    • Check addresses of source. A major new organization has a specific address
    • Typeosquatting- The act of adding an extra character to a URL of a legitimate news organization
      • Example: msnbbc.com
    ]]>     2018-07-06 12:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269559985     Check for a Disclaimer alyssa_persson https://padlet.com/alyssa_persson/cvp1i2i8hg54/wish/269560155
  • The small print often states that the article cannot be used as evidence. This means the new agency wants to protect itself from being blamed for the spread of incorrect news at the same time it is using you to spread what is false
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