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Question 1

The percentage of global population using social media (as of 2019).

Answer 1

42%

Question 2

A positive effect of social media on communication.

Answer 2

Faster information sharing

Question 3

A negative effect of social media on communication.

Answer 3

Reduced face-to-face interaction

Question 4

Name 3 negative effects of social media on communication.

Answer 4

1) Reduced face-to-face interaction,
2) Spread of fake news,
3) Language degradation (e.g., “kk”).

Question 5

Fabricated audio/video of people saying/doing fake things.

Answer 5

Deep fake

Question 6

How has social media made communication more “personal” in the digital age?

Answer 6

It provides “inside perspectives” (e.g., live videos from war zones) and “emotional immediacy” (e.g., emojis, reactions).

Question 7

Define fake news and its two main purposes.

Answer 7

1. Fabricated stories with no verifiable facts.
2. Used for propaganda (mislead) or clickbait (economic gain via ads).

Question 8

What are the four dangers of fake news?

Answer 8

1. Business harm: Fake CEO statements can crash stocks.
2. Political influence: E.g., “Pope Francis endorses Trump” (2016 viral hoax).
3. Personal harm: Photoshopped intimate images ruin reputations.
4. Echo chambers: Fuels rumors and divides communities.

Question 9

How can you spot fake news? (List 5 methods)

Answer 9

1. Check the headline: ALL CAPS/excessive punctuation = red flags.
2. Use Google Images: Reverse-search to verify photos.
3. Question the Publisher: Look for “About Us” pages or author bios.
4. Domain authority: Prefer .gov/.edu over obscure sites.
5. Check more sources: Find 2+ reliable sources confirming the story.

Question 10

Name three fact-checking websites.

Answer 10

Politifact, FactCheck.org, AllSides.

Question 11

Define advocacy communication and its goal.

Answer 11

Planned messaging to influence policy/societal change (e.g., climate campaigns).

Goal: Move audiences from awareness → action.

Question 12

What are the four essential elements of effective advocacy?

Answer 12

1. Clear vision.
2. SMART objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
3. Audience knowledge (tailor messages to policymakers vs. public).
4. Multi-channel delivery (e.g., protests + policy briefs).

Question 13

What is a policy brief? What does it include?

Answer 13

A 1-2 page document summarizing research + actionable recommendations (e.g., “Ban single-use plastics by 2030”)

Question 14

How does lobbying work? Give an example.

Answer 14

Direct persuasion of policymakers (e.g., oil companies lobbying against renewable energy laws).

Question 15

What are three tools for advocacy communication?

Answer 15

1. Infographics (visualize data).
2. Protests/demonstrations (public pressure).
3. Dynamic websites (share updates/voices from the field).

Question 16

Is the resource easy to share? Take a meme for example. They get shared a lot, but the content isn’t reliable at all. It’s created by a random person with a random opinion with or without checking the facts.

Answer 16

Easy sharing

Question 17

Does the headline use excessive punctuation or capital letters? It might be a good thing to dig a little deeper. It’s screaming for your attention like a trap.

Answer 17

Check the headline

Question 18

Can you use Google’s image search tool to fact check and research images? Check out videos to find out how to distinguish real images versus fake ones.

Answer 18

Use Google images

Question 19

Did you find this resource through an advertisement or promoted content? If it was advertised, the resource is less reliable than content that reaches you organically.

Answer 19

Examine how you found it

Question 20

Does the example link to or cite official sources or expert opinions? Or does it only use anonymous “insiders” as sources?

Answer 20

Verify links and sources

Question 21

What institution publishes this document? Can you use Google Advanced Search to limit results to government or university websites by entering “site:.gov” or “site:.edu”?

Answer 21

Domain authority

Question 22

If you come across a page with many broken links, what does this suggest about how up-to-date its information is?

Answer 22

Check if it’s up-to-date

Question 23

How many other reliable sources are reporting the same information? The more sources confirming the facts, the more likely it’s true.

Answer 23

Cross-reference sources

Question 24

Are you intensely hoping the information is true or false? This emotional bias might cloud your judgment about its accuracy.

Answer 24

Assess your emotional state

Question 25

Does the webpage have an "About Us" section or author biography? If the author's background is unknown, how reliable is the content?

Answer 25

Question the publisher/author

Question 26

Where can students find trustworthy news resources designed for educational purposes?

Answer 26

Newsela, The Learning Network, Scholastic News