DONALD TRUMP IS A WOMAN!
Does that headline catch attention? Many people will have just been sucked into today’s biggest issue in the media from that simple headline.
According to BuzzFeed News, here is a chart of the total Facebook engagements for top 20 election stories.
Statistics show the engagement refers to the total number of shares, reactions, and comments for a piece of content on Facebook. Fake news has skyrocketed the closer it got to Election Day.
In today’s society, the first thing most people do before they even brush their teeth in the morning is pick up their phone and catch up on their social media news feed.
Whether it is Facebook or Twitter, we make sure to stay up to date.
It has become a habit to check our phones at red lights or in waiting rooms.
Standing in line at a grocery store reading the cover of magazines is also another way to catch up on “news” in the media.
Now to determine whether what people reading is factual news or fake news is what is important.
One way to avoid fake news is to check the source. Is the person giving information credible? Are they a real person?
Check the author and see if there are links listed to their contact information?
Checking the date of research information is important. This gives a chance for readers to make decisions depending on the recent information.
The writing style, such as poor spelling and grammar can indicate that the site may not be credible.
Another tip would be, do not stick to one site for information. Choosing one site can create bias, such as CNN or FOX. It is good to have a wide range of sources.
If schools continue to teach students on resisting fake news and finding what is real or fake, this will help keep “fake news clickers” to a minimum.
The best way to avoid fake news is JUST DON’T CLICK!
As tempting as it may seem if there is any suspicion to whether or not the news may be factual, leave it alone.
Hi ashley, I like how you use statistics to make a point in your blog. However lets remember we want our paper to be presented in an academic tone. Some words in your post seem as though your talking to a friend. However, overall you make valid statements throughout your blog. good Job!
ReplyDeleteAshley, I like your chart and you do make some good points, but I did notice the choppy and very short paragraphs too. Try to add more detail and explaining about your topic but other than that it looks good!
ReplyDeleteGood post Ashley! I liked how you used statistics to prove your point. I like the picture you used it adds an visual aspect. Please use a more formal tone since this is an academic writing. Try to add more detail and explaining about your topic but other than that it looks good!
ReplyDeleteOverall, your post was good, but next time don't make the paragraphs so small. Try to make the paragraphs bigger. Some of the punctuation is off but the grammar is good. Good job on providing a visual so the reader could better understand your point.
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