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Kids Can Press
Language
English
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"Here's a deep dive into how real journalism works, what fake news is -- and most importantly, how to spot the difference. Organized into chapters that explore fake news and why it's so popular, how real news gets made, some common types of fake news, and how to investigate what you see online, this book is a must-read guide for kids who get most of their information online. With hilarious examples and humorous and lively illustrations, Can You Believe...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster BFYR
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Tracing the spread of misinformation and disinformation through our fast-moving media landscape, a journalist, scientist, medical professional, and professor gives readers the skills to identify and counter poorly sourced clickbait and misleading headlines.
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Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Language
English
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"Fake news is a . . . problem that affects everyone. It can undermine democracies, negatively impact public health, and destroy reputations. How fake news spreads, the problems fake news causes, how to recognize and keep from spreading it are discussed"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Online and in the news, the word 'disinformation' appears often, but what does it mean, and how can it be combated? This book explores the most common usage of the term disinformation, the intentional spread of false information for political means, and provides guidance for how to spot it online, with special attention paid to its propagation through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. With colorful photographs and sidebars about...
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Thanks to websites and social media platforms, conspiracy theories are able to reach a wider audience today than ever before. Such theories both fascinate and alarm critical thinkers because they challenge media consumers of all ages to hone their media literacy skills. This volume introduces the basic critical thinking concepts needed in order to evaluate the credibility of conspiracy theories, such as those surrounding the September 11 terrorist...
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Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A YA Nonfiction book about the history of Fake News and tips for how to spot it"--
Fake news is not a new phenomenon. Otis, a former CIA analyst, takes readers from the ancient Egyptians to the founding fathers to the present day to show the history and impact of misinformation over the centuries. She shares actionable tips on how to spot fake news, and how to make sense of the information we receive each day. Perhaps most importantly, you'll learn...
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Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"'Fake news' is a term used by politicians and on social media. It can be difficult to know what news sources to trust, or if any can be trusted. The question of whether or not we should trust the news is at the center of this critical thinking exercise, which is also an accessible introduction to media literacy. As the informative main text details each side of this debate, fact boxes present statistics readers can use to back up their point of view....
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Over the past 20 years or so, social media websites and apps have proliferated. Even reputable news sources share their stories on social media so people can share and comment on them, but sometimes the stories that go viral aren't the ones from the best sources. This useful book shows readers how to pick out the telltale signs of a fake story, share some of the tricks sources use to pull in readers, and point out how to track down good sources to...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Sources are vital building blocks of news because they provide the facts of news stories. In the Internet age, as more readers consume news on various websites and social media platforms, it is important for young readers to be able to determine which sources qualify as good sources of information and which qualify as nothing more than misinformation or rumors. This book helps young readers to explore the sources of their information, defines what...
10) Opinion vs. news
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"News websites, TV news, radio news, and newspapers can all contain both opinion pieces and news stories, but how can you tell the difference? With real-life examples and historical facts, this fascinating book shows readers how to differentiate between these two major sections of any news product and what to keep in mind when reading, listening, or watching. They'll also learn how to pick out those times when the two cross over and how to be discerning...
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Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"It is more and more apparent that it is hard to tell the difference between real and fake news. If teachers flunk tests about it, how can they teach their students to understand what's what? Fake and real news items are thrown at us daily, on tv, on the internet, on the streets of our cities; everywhere we look and even when we don't think we're looking. Easy-to-understand text, simple infographics, quizzes, and lots of examples helps kids learn...
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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) provide an outstanding eight-lecture series designed to arm viewers with the very skills needed to defuse the threat of misinformation media. Ms. Tara Susman-Peña and her colleagues at IREX, Mehri Druckman and Nina Odura, will lead viewers step by step through the history, evolution, science, and impact of misinformation in an eight-lecture course that helps viewers to develop the skills they need...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"It is no secret that an ever-changing media landscape has changed the ways we create and consume news, but with the rising role of social media and digital technology, misinformation has found more creative ways to sneak into the collective discussion, muddying the waters and leaving readers more confused than ever. With an easy-to-follow outline of what makes news credible, this book summarizes the ways that young readers can stay informed and remain...
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Facebook, Google, and other major internet companies track clicks and use that data to provide personalized content. More and more, each person encounters a unique online world, what some experts call a 'web of one.' This essential resource explores what filter bubbles are and how they work. It looks at the potential downsides of filter bubbles, such as deepening political divides and the rise of confirmation bias. It offers helpful advice about...
15) Recognizing bias
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"The news media has long functioned as the American Fourth Estate, at its best correcting abuses of power in government and business, and at its worst amplifying the biases of reporters and publishers and promoting them as 'truth.' The explosion of new forms of media in the twenty-first century, coupled with new professional standards, advertising models, and technologies, has made it harder than ever to identify bias, let alone do anything about...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"As digital natives attempt to navigate news sources, media literacy is more important than ever. Understanding who is behind different forms of clickbait like posts, articles, and ads, and the motivation behind this content, is a critical part of distinguishing reputable sources of information from distorted or false information. This must-have volume examines the roots of modern clickbait in the sensationalism of yellow journalism, while guiding...
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Publisher
Brookings Institution Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Disinformation made possible by rapid advances in cheap, digital technology, and promoted by organized networks, thrives in the toxic political environment that exists within the United States and around the world. In Lies that Kill, two noted experts take readers inside the world of disinformation campaigns to show concerned citizens how to recognize disinformation, understand it, and protect themselves and others. Using case studies of elections,...
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Language
English
Description
Analyzing trends in American disinformation and conspiracy, Rauch reaches back to the parallel eighteenth-century developments of liberal democracy and science to explain what he calls the "Constitution of Knowledge"--our social system for turning disagreement into truth. By explicating the Constitution of Knowledge and probing the war on reality, Rauch posits a defined understanding of truth and free inquiry, with discussion of how and why they should...
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