Evaluating Information
Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation
Misinformation and Disinformation are terms that refer to false or misleading information, but they differ in how they are intentionally or unintentionally spread.
Misinformation is false or misleading information that is unintentionally spread. It can be the result of a misunderstanding, a mistake, or a lack of knowledge. Misinformation is often spread through social media or other platforms, where it can quickly reach a large audience.
Disinformation is false or misleading information that is intentionally spread in order to deceive or manipulate people. It is often spread by governments or other organizations as a way to advance their own interests or to discredit their opponents. Disinformation can take many forms, including fake news, propaganda, and conspiracy theories.
From: “Difference: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation - Fact Protocol.” Fact Protocol, 8 Jan. 2023, fact.technology/learn/difference-misinformation-disinformation-and-malinformation/. Accessed 31 May 2023.
Evaluating Sources
Always evaluate your sources for Timeliness, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose...
From: “Evaluating & Choosing Sources Video.” Oregon School Library Information System, OSLIS, elementary.oslis.org/learn-to-research/find/choose-my-sources/evaluating-choosing-sources-video. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.
Websites on Fake News and Verifying if News is Real or Fake
Good Websites on Fake News:
"How to Spot Fake News" - Common Sense Media
AllSides - Need to determine if a news story is biased? View story from "all sides" .. the left, right & center
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Need to Verify Whether News is Real or Fake??
how_to_spot_fake_news.pdfFrom: Institutions (IFLA), International Federation of Library Associations and. “How to Spot Fake News.” Repository.ifla.org, Mar. 2017, repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/167.