L4_Fake News Flashcards
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
