Gov Final U1 & U2 Review

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What is misinformation?

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Information that is misleading, erroneous or false. It's generally shared—and sometimes created—by people who are unaware that it’s inaccurate.

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What is disinformation?

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Information that is deliberately created or shared with the intention to misinform and mislead others, usually to achieve a desired ideological, political or financial result.

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What is lateral reading?

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Verifying what you read as you are reading it. Opening up a “new tab” to check information given.

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What is an example of a News Outlet?

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ABC News

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What is an example of a News Source?

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A phone call from a senator observing an event in real time; A quote from an official discussing their expertise.

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The Advertising information neighborhood is

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Merchants and political candidates pay to have advertisements placed on billboards, in newspapers and broadcasts or on websites. Advertisers control both content and presentation.

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The Propaganda information neighborhood is

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Misinformation, ideas or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution or nation. It may be biased or misleading information intended to promote an ideology or political view.

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What is verification in news literacy?

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A process that establishes or confirms the accuracy or truth of something, with evidence

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What is independence in news literacy?

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Free from the control, influence, or support of interested parties. Primary loyalty is to the audience and to the truth.

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What is accountability in News Literacy?

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Journalists stand behind their work with bylines that identify the reporter and often contain an email link and corrections taking responsibility for mistakes.