L4_Fake News Flashcards
(23 cards)
it describes the deliberate creation of pseudo journalistic disinformation
fake news genre
it describes the political instrumentalization of the term to delegitimize news media
fake news label
a rapid and often excessive
spread or increase
proliferation
a condition of being able to resist a particular disease; being unaffected by something
immunity
an act intended to trick or deceive
hoax
a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts; gossip or hearsay pandemic: “the world widespread of a new disease”
rumor
a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant
outbreak
a sharp division, as of a population or group, into opposing factions
polarization (political)
In what ways are “fake news” and the coronavirus similar?
- both spread quickly and widely; yet, they do not exactly spread the same way
- the proliferation of both “fake news” and the coronavirus results in big problems for everyone
the one who created the #IWASFAKE, a 4-step process for an individual to deal with fake news
out of the box
IWASFAKE letter I stands for…
Ikalma ang sarili
IWASFAKE letter W stands for…
‘Wag basta maniniwala
IWASFAKE letter A stands for…
Alamin ang source at konteksto ng impormasyon
IWASFAKE letter S stands for…
Salain muna bago i-share at sitahin ang nagkakalat ng mali
how did fake news begin?
- It can be traced to the year 2016 when the United States and the Philippines both held their presidential elections
an over-abundance of information— some accurate and some not—that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it
infodemic
infodemic is a combination of words __ and __
information and pandemic
it is a leading nonprofit organization conducting research on misinformation and disinformation
First Draft
what are the four themes of COVID-19 fake news?
- where it came from
- how it spreads
- symptoms and treatment
- how we are responding
“Fake news” thrive in a situation where verified facts are lacking.
4 themes of covid-19 fake news
where it came from
“Many false claims about the coronavirus bank on our sense of fear and confusion.
4 themes of covid-19 fake news
how it spreads
Bad advice about treatment and cures are the most common and widely spread “fake news” about COVID-19, and it can have serious consequences
4 themes of covid-19 fake news
symptoms and treatment
many rely on social media to get updated on how other people are doing
4 themes of covid-19 fake news
how we are responding
