Source Reliability, Fraudulent Information, Source Evaluation Flashcards
Contextualized data that has the potential to be converted into knowledge
Information
Fraudulent or Unreliable Sources According to Hopkins University Library
(Three Types)
- Propaganda
- Misinformation
- Disinformation
is the presentation of facts in a manner that elicits a desired response from its audience
Propaganda
is the unintentional propagation of incorrect information
Misinformation
is the deliberate propagation of incorrect information
Disinformation
AAOCC Framework
Authority , Accuracy, Objectivity, Currency, and Coverage
A source is considered accurate when its content are truthful and correct.
Accuracy
Refers to the disinterested, fair, and factual presentation of information.
Objectivity
Information in certain fields of knowledge is time-sensitive and changes constantly.
Currency
A source can be considered complete if it is thorough and consistent with prior information on a particular subject.
Coverage
refers to the author of the information gathered from a particular platform
Authority
he Classifies News Sources into basic categories
Tom Rosenstiel
refers to an account that makes no specific mention of where the information comes from. This is commonly found in accounts during public events.
Sourceless news
refers to an accountant that is clearly stated to be the firsthand experience of journalist
Journalist as eyewitness
individuals who have the qualifications that can establish them as reliable sources
Credentialed Experts