Fake news - Loftus

What is the traditional definition of fake news?

• Completley false information that was creted for financial gain

• News stories that have no factual basis but are presented as news

• A form of missinformation

• Political satire and comedy

What isnt considered fake news?

• Satirical stories from regular new sites

• Disinformation for political gain

• Uncritically reporting a hoax as fact

Which of the following is not a type of fake news?

• Intentionally deceptive (For profit)

• Satire

• Accidental errors

• True news in the wrong context

The best way to detect fake news is ask friends if it is real

• True

• False

If I see fake news on social media I can report it?

• False

• True

If someone I trust forwards me a study or article, it is fine for me to forward it to others?

• False

• True

Fotographs are solid evidence

• True

• False

Photographs are easily manipulated

• True

• False

News with misrepresenting titles encouraging readers to open a web page is

• Properganda

• Editorial

• Cover story

• Clickbait

An opinion can be wrong

• True

• False