Introduction
Up until now, in the generation of the growing prominence of social media and a high-choice news media environment, it is increasingly difficult for citizens to judge the quality of the information they encounter in their daily lives. Besides, social and digital media amplify and accelerate the diffusion of misinformation, providing tools for propaganda at an unprecedented scale. However, misinformation can lead citizens to confidence defend factually incorrect beliefs. The issues generate concerns amid the difficulty of fact-checking organizations to tackle the large volume of fake news and the recent surge in misinformation and conspiracy theories related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Task
Each group of 3 members should create slides regarding the topic. Everyone should be tasked to come up with an informative PowerPoint within 24 hours. Below are the questions as your guide in creating your slides.
1. What persuasive strategies make fake news seem to be true?
2. What topics are likely to be the focus of fake news?
3. Why are some topics better than others?
4. What makes a topic a good choice for fake news?
5. What kind of details need to be included?
6. What audiences are likely to believe a fake news story?
7. What circumstances would make a fake news story more believable?
8. What personal experiences could affect whether an audience believes fake news?
Process
The answers to the topic are all researchable through google or you may click the link provided. Each Slide Presentation should have a standard format. Should you use Times New Roman for the Font Style, size 25 for the Font, and black color for the text.
https://guides.lib.umich.edu/fakenews
https://guides.lib.uw.edu/c.php?g=345925&p=7772376
https://libguides.rug.nl/fakenews
Evaluation
Here is the attached rubric for your guide. In case you may miss some important cues.
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Organization |
The report is both accurate and compelling. The writing begins with a provocative introduction that contains a clear and concise thesis statement. The body fully explores the topic and presents information in a sensible order. The conclusion restates the thesis or offers a comment or question on it. Effective and varied transitions link all ideas. |
The report is accurate. The writing begins with an introduction that contains a clear thesis statement. The body explores the topic and presents information in order. The conclusion restates the thesis or offers a comment or question on it. Transitions link most ideas. |
The report is factual and shows evidence of some work. The writing begins with an introduction that contains a thesis statement, but this might need clarification. The body explores the topic and presents a variety of information. The organization of this information may not always be clear or logical. Some transitions are used, but more is needed. |
The report is generally confusing and hard to follow. The writing lacks any real organization and it may also lack a thesis statement. The body presents support that may be related to the topic but only in a general way. The organization is poor or nonexistent. Transitions may be used inconsistently or may be lacking. |
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Elements of Research Reports/Paper |
The writer provides facts and quotations from a variety of sources. Facts and ideas are either expressed in the writer’s words or else completely and correctly documented. The body of the report supports and develops the writer’s thesis, and it contains no extraneous ideas. The report includes a complete and correct bibliography or source list. |
The writer provides facts and quotations from several sources. Facts and ideas are either expressed in the writer’s words or else documented. The body of the report supports and develops the writer’s thesis, and it usually exhibits unity and coherence. The report includes a complete bibliography or source list. |
The writer provides facts and quotations from more than one source. Facts and ideas are not always documented or expressed in the writer’s words. The body of the report lacks real unity and coherence, although most details are somewhat related to the topic. The report includes an incomplete or incorrect bibliography or source list. |
The writer provides a mixture of opinions, facts, and statements. Facts and ideas are often not expressed in the writer’s words or else they lack documentation. The body of the report lacks unity and coherence and may be difficult to understand. The report may not include a bibliography or source list, or this may be incomplete or incorrect |
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Grammar, Usage, and Spelling |
There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is precise and appropriate for the audience. |
There are minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is usually appropriate for the audience. |
There are numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is not always appropriate for the audience |
Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling may hinder comprehension. Word choice shows little understanding of the audience |
Conclusion
With this activity, everyone in the group is expected to learn and understand working in groups. There will be games at the end of each presentation to ensure that everyone has learned the topic presented.