måndag, juli 16, 2007

Misinformation


How to Identify Misinformation
How can a journalist or a news consumer tell
if a story is true or false?
There are no exact rules, but the following
clues can help indicate if a story or allegation is true.
  • Does the story fit the pattern of a conspiracy theory?
  • Does the story fit the pattern of an “urban legend?”
  • Does the story contain a shocking revelation about a highly controversial issue?
  • Is the source trustworthy?
  • What does further research tell you?

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