Tag: Fake News
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Reporters, media students strive for factual journalism
Recognizing what is factual news has become a little more difficult with the constant spreading of fake news and misinformation. But there are still journalists seeking to reveal the truth and factual news. Those who produce fabricated stories just to get a reaction, whether it is good or bad, make it hard for readers to…
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‘The Trust Project’ aims for credibility by promoting factual news
The public’s trust in traditional news outlets has steadily eroded. But one organization is striving to gain back that trust and deliver accurate news. The Trust Project is a pro-transparency initiative with the slogan “News With Integrity.” It is an international consortium of news organizations collaborating to create standards of transparency in journalism with the…
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Fake news creating distrust, hurting credibility of legitimate sources
Politics is a polarizing topic that becomes increasingly more polarizing with the spread of fake news. The 2016 election flooded the Internet with fake news. Between the presidential candidates and their passionate supporters, the works of fiction quickly spread. Supporters were sharing online articles that fit their political beliefs, which created a distrust of both…
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Fake news damages credibility of media
“President Trump Mocked Prime Minister Trudeau for Celebrating Thanksgiving Six Weeks Early” is among some of the “fake news” headlines you might read on your phone. Absurd headlines and news stories have been circling the Internet for sometime now, causing a fake news crisis. David Carroll, associate professor at Parsons School of Design in New…
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Free press, fake news topics of discussion at Constitution Day
The pace of the news is faster than ever. Making sense of it all was at the forefront of this year’s Constitution Day discussion at South Plains College.