give all the relevant facts they have and ensure that they have been checked
Seek the truth and report it
protects the right to publish information in print, on television, or on the Internet.
First Amendment
what does the F in F.A.B.L.E stand for
Find the original story/news
how close in time the story is to the time of publication
Timeliness
false information that is spread
Misinformation
not act on behalf of special interests whether political, corporate, or cultural.
Independent/impartial
If the government can prove that information will harm national security if made public,the courts may block the publication of that information at the government’s request. Members of the press can still face civil liabilities. This means that a news organization that knowingly publishes damaging false information about a person,called libel,can be sued for defamation.
Limitations
how close the story is to the audience
Proximity
deliberately misleading or biased information; manipulated narrative or facts; propaganda.
disinformation
a set of morally-driven principles and rules, involved in practicing journalism and that a certain set of values should be followed by all journalists while doing their work.
Ethics
be aware of the impact of words and images on the lives of others.
Minimize Harm
false or misleading information presented as news. It often has the aim of damaging the reputation of a person or entity, or making money through advertising revenue.
Fake News
what does the E in F.A.B.L.E stand for
Exert self control. Do not repost information
the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one's position/beliefs/opinion/point of view.
Confirmation bias
is considered to be interesting enough to be reported in newspapers or on the radio or television
Newsworthiness
correct errors made
Accountable
if there are any famous or well-known individuals involved
Prominence
whether or not the content of the story will impact people the more people it impacts the more newsworthy it is
Consequence/Impact
what does the B in F.A.B.L.E stand for
Bias (prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another). Check your own biases.
The government cannot force them to publish something against their will. The government cannot practice censorship. It cannot ban printed materials merely because they contain an alarming or offensive idea. is an example of ________
Freedom of the Press
what does the A in F.A.B.L.E stand for
Analyze the headline. Did it elicit strong feelings or emotion?
does the story evoke emotions or is it unique
Human interest
what does the L in F.A.B.L.E stand for
Look to reliable websites to fact check the news/story
you should always be skeptical of _____
Fake news