fake news

"Today, nearly everyone carries . . . devices that provide instant access to news reported from thousands of sources. An endless stream of stories appears on-screen with just the tap of an icon. This technology is often taken for granted, but it is, in fact, a revolution. Readers will trace the development of new kinds of journalism in the digital age, and evaluate the opportunities and dangers they provide"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book defines fake news and reveals the people behind the spread of disinformation. Readers will also glimpse the future of fake news and the . . . technologies used to make it, such as face-morphing technology. This book will help readers navigate the . . . world of fake news"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book defines fake news and reveals the people behind the spread of disinformation. Readers will also glimpse the future of fake news and the . . . technologies used to make it, such as face-morphing technology. This book will help readers navigate the . . . world of fake news"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the notion of fake news, defining the term as referring to two trends--websites proliferating partially or wholly fictitious stories that get shared to millions through social media; and the term being used to attack the legitimate news media in order to cast them in a negative light. Offers readers advice on how to spot fake news and what to do to stop its spread.

In this age of fast-paced social media, news and views are shared throughout the world in seconds. This timely title critically examines the elements of journalism, truth and perspective, sources of news, as well as bias and objectivity to help readers make informed choices about the accuracy of news and information. Readers will gain an understanding of what journalism is and how the medium can shape the message being presented.

Provides an introduction to understanding the news.

"At a time when misinformation in the media is abundant, this book explains the difficulty in nurturing students to become critical researchers and offers . . . lessons that empower students to excavate information that will help them learn. [This book] provides . . . standards-based lessons, observes a classroom-tested research model applicable to grade levels 7-12, constructs a usable framework for collaboration with colleagues, [and] gives educators tools to advocate for the necessity of an . . . inquiry-based library media program"--Amazon.

Presents a collection of opposing essays discussing issues related to internet journalism and fake news. Includes discussion questions and organizations to contact.

"When Sabrina disappears, an airman in the U.S. Air Force is drawn into a web of suppositions, wild theories, and outright lies. Sabrina depicts a modern world devoid of personal interaction and responsibility, where relationships are stripped of intimacy through glowing computer screens. An indictment of our modern state, Drnaso contemplates the dangers of a fake news climate"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] will show you how to identify deceptive information as well as how to seek out the most trustworthy information in order to inform decision making in your personal, academic, professional, and civic lives. Learn how to identify the alarm bells that signal untrustworthy information, understand how to tell when statistics can be trusted and when they are being used to deceive, [and] inoculate yourself against the logical fallacies that can mislead even the brightest among us"--Amazon.