Q4 M3 Flashcards
1
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————— generally refers to a statement that is true and can be verified as such. This means that it can be proven to be true.
A
Fact
2
Q
Refers to a personal belief. It relates to how someone feels about something.
A
Opinion
3
Q
The timeliness of the information
A
Currency
4
Q
The importance of the information in relation to your topic
A
Relevance or Coverage
5
Q
Consider the source
A
Authority
6
Q
The reliability, truthfulness and correctness of the information content
A
Accuracy
7
Q
The reason the information exists
A
Purpose or Objectivity
8
Q
Suggestions for recognizing fake news
A
- Pay attention to the domain and URL
- Read the “About Us” section
- Look at the quotes in a story
- Look at who said them
- Check the comments
- Reverse image search
