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Fake News & Digital Media Literacy: Types of Mis- and Disinformation

Understanding the Types of Mis- and Disinformation

Understanding the Types of Mis- and Disinformation

Information disorder is a serious issue in today's digital society. Misinformation and disinformation can be found in many forms of media, from written text to videos, so it is important to understand the different formats in which misleading content can appear. The following pages will cover a selection of misinformation formats in more detail.  Although the list is not comprehensive, it offers a clearer picture of some of the common features of misinformation and the different forms in which it can appear.

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Cropped image from a 1890s illustration in Puck magazine. A reporter in the center holds a newspaper reading "Fake News"

A portion of an illustration found in a 1894 issue of Puck magazine (Image Source: Public Domain Review | Full original image from the Library of Congress)

Have You Encountered Mis- or Disinformation Online?

Have you encountered mis- or disinformation online before?
Yes: 6 votes (60%)
No: 1 votes (10%)
I don't know: 3 votes (30%)
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