WEEK 4.1 - Information (Mis, Dis, Mal)

• Fact - Information is verifiable.
• Fact - Can be proven or debunked via objective evidence.
• Fact - Often uses denotative language.
• Fact - Frequently uses measurable or verifiable data
• Fact - Concepts mentioned are not applied within the context of anything or anyone
• Opinion - Can't be presently verified as it is neither true nor false
• Opinion - Often uses connotative language
• Opinion - Can be backed up by factual evidence
• Opinion - Meaning can vary depending on audience
• Opinion - Uses value or judgement words
• Disinformation - False information that is spread deliberately with malicious intent
• Propaganda - Uses persuasive techniques such as emotional appeals, fear-mongering, stereotyping, scapegoating, etc.
• Clickbait - Headlines or thumbnails used to attract clicks from users
• Malinformation - True but misleading information
• Satire - Humorous commentary on society, politics, culture, etc., often using exaggeration and irony
• Satire - Humorous exaggeration intended to ridicule something or someone
• Parody - A humorous imitation of something serious
• Misinformation - False content but with no intention to harm others
• Fabricated Content - Completely false content
• Manipulated content - Distorted genuine information or imagery
• False connection - Misleading headlines that suggest a link between two things when there is none
• Imposter Content - Impersonation of genuine content, misuse of branding
• Misleading Content - Misleading information, not necessarily false
• Misleading Content - Abuse of informational power
• False context - Factually accurate content + false contextual information; headline doesn't match the body
• Sponsored Content - PR disguised as editorial content
• Error - Common mistake made by new journalists, blatantly wrong information