Review: Stop the Flood of Misinformation

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Which term refers to Information that is misleading, erroneous or false is and is generally shared — and sometimes created — by people who are unaware that it’s inaccurate?

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misinformation

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What are some common methods to identify misinformation?

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Fact-checking, verifying the source, cross-referencing information, checking for bias, and consulting experts.

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Which platform is commonly used for the spread of misinformation? Options: Television, Newspapers, Word of mouth, Social media

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Social media

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What is one subtopic related to the flood of misinformation? Options: Spread of fake news, Misinterpretation of facts, Accurate reporting, Trustworthy sources

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Spread of fake news

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What is disinformation?

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False or misleading information spread deliberately to deceive people.

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Which subtopic focuses on the role of media in spreading misinformation? Options: Media Bias, Media Literacy, Media Studies, Media Ethics

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Media Literacy

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What is one strategy to combat misinformation?

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Fact-checking

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True or False: Social media plays a significant role in spreading fake news.

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True

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What type of misinformation is entirely made-up and designed to make you think it's real? Options: satire, manipulated content, imposter content.

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fabricated content

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False content creators are also known as

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trolls