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What is fake news? / Izzi Howell.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Who? What? Why?Publication details: London : Wayland, 2018.Description: 48 pages; colour illustrations; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781526308818
  • 1526308819
Other title:
  • Fake news
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Contents:
What is fake news -- Where does information come from? -- What is propaganda -- Why create fake news? -- Why do we see fake news on social media? -- What are the dangers of fake news? -- Why are true stories described as fake news? -- How can we spot fake news? -- How can we stop fake news? -- Glossary
Summary: The term 'fake news' may be relatively new, but the idea of presenting false information as a legitimate news story in an attempt to influence public opinion certainly isn't. This book looks at the various ways in which people receive information and the risks of being manipulated by half-truths, rumours or lies. It considers what motivates those who create and disseminate fake news and aks what societies and individuals can do to spot and stop fake news.
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Junior Non-Fiction Junior Non-Fiction Waimate Junior Non-Fiction Children &Young Adults Section 306.42 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A00767539

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is fake news -- Where does information come from? -- What is propaganda -- Why create fake news? -- Why do we see fake news on social media? -- What are the dangers of fake news? -- Why are true stories described as fake news? -- How can we spot fake news? -- How can we stop fake news? -- Glossary

The term 'fake news' may be relatively new, but the idea of presenting false information as a legitimate news story in an attempt to influence public opinion certainly isn't. This book looks at the various ways in which people receive information and the risks of being manipulated by half-truths, rumours or lies. It considers what motivates those who create and disseminate fake news and aks what societies and individuals can do to spot and stop fake news.

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