Social Media Info
Digital Images
Web Info
Debunking B.S.
Classic Rules
100
What's the first thing you should do when verifying information on Twitter?
Check when the account was created - www.twbirthday.com
100
Beware of amazing shots that appears...
in the midst of breaking news stories!
100
First thing to do?
Find the original source. See if others are talking about this too.
100
What is selective disclosure?
"People seek out information that is consistent with their pre-existing views and avoid information that contradicts their prior beliefs."
100
First thing you should do?
Get the source to talk to you!
200
How should you analyze one's Twitter network?
Look at followers, retweets, and conversations!
200
Things you should review about the uploader?
Upload history and location! See if you can add credibility to them.
200
How can you look into the site's domain?
Do a WhoIs lookup - www.whois.net
200
What is the backfire effect?
"When your deepest convictions are challenged by contradictory evidence, your beliefs get stronger."
200
Ask for ________ _________.
supporting evidence
300
How should you check outside social media?
Google their Twitter handle/usernames. See if they have broken important information before. Find other online accounts of theirs (Identity or HoverMe).
300
Look for _______ and _______ images.
Before, After
300
How can you use Google to help you verify a site?
Check the site's Google PageRank - www.prchecker.info
300
What is motivated reasoning?
We are highly biased about topics that we care about, so we rationalize our arguments rather than reasoning. Claiming to false beliefs despite overwhelming evidence that says otherwise.
300
How can you verify a page's "life?"
Look at interactive aspects of the site - does it have comments? Facebook fans? Likes? An online presence outside of this page?
400
What is the law of incorrect tweets?
The initial, mistaken information will be retweeted more than any subsequent correction.
400
What are some online sources you can use for help?
Exchangeable Imagine File Format (exif) data and reverse image searches (www.tineye.com)
400
Check the site's _______ to see if it points to a real ownership entity.
footer
400
What is the illusion of truth?
Familiar claims start to seem true over time. Beware of repetition!
400
Beware of those who spread false information because...
They are often organized, experienced, and motivated to do this for some reason or another!
500
Can you think of an example where Twitter misinformation could have been easily caught?
Last quarter's live-tweeting of the Elan vs. "Diane" plane incident.
500
How can weather reports help you in your verification?
Google the weather to see if the conditions shown in the image and the shadows are accurate.
500
Check _______ in the article to see if they have a personal history.
names/sources/those quoted
500
Key points to understand...
1. Facts alone are not enough. 2. Our brain resists correction. 3. Repetition is effective.
500
Most important rule of journalism?
Verify before you publish ANYTHING!
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