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Not all misinformation is the same. As you evaluate information, think about the creator's purpose. Consider emotions that the information brings about.
Not all misinformation is the same. As you evaluate information, think about the creator's purpose. Consider emotions that the information brings about.
Five Types of Misinformation:
Five Types of Misinformation:
Satire
Satire
Uses humor or exaggeration to critique or mock a person, organization, or policy.
Uses humor or exaggeration to critique or mock a person, organization, or policy.
Fabricated Content
Fabricated Content
This type of misinformation is entirely made up and designed to deceive you into thinking that it's real.
This type of misinformation is entirely made up and designed to deceive you into thinking that it's real.
Imposter Content
Imposter Content
Falsely uses a well-known name, brand or logo to fool people into believing that it is authentic content.
Falsely uses a well-known name, brand or logo to fool people into believing that it is authentic content.
False Context
False Context
Takes an image, a quote or other piece of content and puts it into a new, false context to change its meaning
Takes an image, a quote or other piece of content and puts it into a new, false context to change its meaning
Manipulated Content
Manipulated Content
Makes changes in original material in an effort to deceive or create a false context (for example, an image where something has been added or deleted using photo editing tools).
Makes changes in original material in an effort to deceive or create a false context (for example, an image where something has been added or deleted using photo editing tools).
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Examples:
Examples:
When evaluating misinformation, think about:
When evaluating misinformation, think about:
- Misinformation type
- Motivation for sharing
- Emotional triggers
Take this quiz to see how much you know about misinformation on Social Media sites.
Take this quiz to see how much you know about misinformation on Social Media sites.
Credit:
News Literacy Project. newsliteracy.org 2020.
Kristen Mattson: Follett Community Webinar: Information Literacy in Today's World. 2020.
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