Disinformation
What is disinformation?
False information which is deliberately intended to mislead
You should always ask this before recording?
Permission from the person being interviewed
Name one source style
MLA, APA, Chicago, or AMA
What are the FOUR types of speech support?
Facts, statistics, testimony, examples, and stories
What is contextual reading?
Using reason to select supporting materials tailored to the context in which you are speaking
Why does disinformation occur more often in our time?
Technology and speed
Why do we cite sources?
Citing demonstrates reliable information and helps the audience find more information
This is often the first source we use in speeches, but it has its limitations
Common knowledge
What is the key to understanding what kind of supporting material is appropriate for a speech?
Knowing the context of the speech
True or False: Contextual reasoning is as much about feeling as it is about thinking
True
What is one way to avoid the spread of disinformation?
Avoid conspiratorial thinking, be wary of evidence of grievance, lean toward respected sources and authorities
Why is Wikipedia not the best resource?
Anyone can edit
Why should you use caution with general internet searches?
Potential bias and unreliable resources
What are the FOUR types of testimony?
Expert testimony, lay testimony, personal experience, declarations of faith
True or False: the occasion, audience, mood, and the kind of speech you are giving DO NOT help guide what types of speech support you should use
False
Where do more than ½ prefer their news from?
Digital devices
What's another name for a librarian?
Information Scientist
Why should you go to the library?
Librarians can offer more precise assistance than a general Google search by avoiding search engine “search bias”
True or False: Statistics can be a very powerful tool to convince listeners of your claims because people put a lot of faith in numbers, but can lead to misuse and abuse in public speaking
True
Fill in the blank: Contextual judgements do not simply concern how you order your main points, but are also a matter of choosing support that is _______ for the occasion.
Appropriate
What are the 3 hecks that can help you get accurate internet information?
Who the heck wrote it, who the heck paid for it, when the heck was it published
What is an example of a reliable resource?
Peer reviewed or fact checked sites
After recording an interview, you should do this right away while the information is still fresh
Transcribe the interview
What is the difference between a fact and a belief?
Facts refer to verifiable truths independent of opinion. Beliefs refer to the perception/conviction that something is true
According to Douglas Walton, what kind of reasoning do people use without realizing?
“Informal logic” aka “common sense”