by Serena O'Sullivan | Jun 24, 2019 | Blog, Corrections, Engagement, What We're Reading
A new Online Civic Culture Centre study found most British social media users shy away from correcting misinformation — but a large chunk of people have spread misleading news. News Sharing on UK Social Media: Misinformation, Disinformation & Correction...
by Delaney White | May 9, 2019 | Blog, News literacy, What We're Reading
Delaney White UC Davis study finds viewers’ digital literacy skills, social media use and digital imaging experience are “significant predictors of image credibility evaluation.” Fake images: The effects of source, intermediary, and digital media literacy on...
by Serena O'Sullivan | Apr 12, 2019 | Blog, What We're Reading
Results for "fake image" In a sea of misinformation, it takes a sharp eye to recognize subtle signs of fakery. Luckily, there are ways to train yourself to recognize an image that’s been edited to mislead you. Unsure where to start? These resources...
by Celeste Sepessy | Apr 10, 2019 | Blog, News literacy, What We're Reading
Celeste Sepessy PEN America addresses how misinformation has — and will — shaped American elections in its newest report, “Truth on the Ballot.” Truth on the Ballot: Fraudulent News, the Midterm Elections, and Prospects for 2020PEN AmericaMarch 13, 2019 Where does...
by Delaney White | Mar 12, 2019 | Blog, What We're Reading
science The spread of flu vaccine misinformation is changing the way we share information. Countering misinformation about the flu vaccine is harder than it seemsThe ConversationMatthew Motta, Dominic Stecula, Kathryn HaglinDec. 6, 2018 In the 2016-2017 flu season,...