Mainstream Media
give an example of a mainstream media source
CNN, Fox News, NY Times, Time magazine, etc.
leaning towards a specific perspective, opinion, or political side
bias
content that is completely false and created to trick people
fabricated content
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
A mom shares a post she saw about a lice outbreak at school. Then she finds out it was from 5 years ago.
misinformation
the big purpose that something needs to have to be considered propaganda
agenda
Gatekeeping
unconscious attitudes, stereotyoes, or cultural assumptions that every person has
implicit bias
when a person imitates another person's account on social media and pretends to be them.
imposter content
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
An online bot continually posts lies about a political candidates addiction problems.
disinformation
A propaganda technique that makes the issue sound basic and uncomplicated
simplification
when an article uses words or phrases with a strong emotional association
loaded language
an author showing that they favor one side of an issue and select information that agrees with that side
source bias
when an image is changed or photoshopped to trick people
manipulated content
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
An athlete's fired agent releases private messages about the athlete's use of steroids.
malinformation
a propaganda technique that makes something seem more powerful or unbeatable. (It blows it out of poroportion)
exaggeration
when a source takes a negative story and tries to make it sound positive (twisting the story)
spin
a person's desire to find information that supports what they already believe and ignore things they disagree with
confirmation bias
when an image is shown with a fake date or setting, so it is taken out of context
false context
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
An elderly person continually shares stories from a satirical website thinking that the stories are true. They never cite where the information comes from.
misinformation
a propaganda technique that tries to play on people's fears or desires
exploitation
The way information is presented to an audience (like how a photo is displayed on the wall)
framing
when social media just repeats back messages that support your bias
echo chamber
content that is meant to be a joke, but some people might misinterpret (like The Onion, or SNL Weekend Update)
satire
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
A large dairy company tries to convince parents to avoid buying oat or soy milk by making up a fake scientic study about alternatives to cow's milk.
disinformation
a propaganda technique that makes you choose a side (the good side or the bad side)
division