About science and technology in society. It's about a brief summary on how to recognize and prevent fake news.

1. Recognizing Fake
News!
Azumbrado, J.A
Galve, J.R
Mejias, L.
Romanos, B.M
Taganas, Q.F
Taglucop, C.J
Talasan, R.

2. Name: Kershivile
Alcadilla Company
UCC Pastor in CMU
Instructor at Central
Mindanao University
Name: Kurt
Villavelez
Businessman/Food
Vendor
Interviewees:

3. How do you recognize fake news in
social media?
● “ Any news that is coming from an unverified
source is most likely a fake one”
● She really emphasized that there is indeed a
great necessity for a background check.
Name: Kershivile Alcadilla
Age:30
Status: Single

4.  Research has shown that verifying the accuracy and reliability of news sources is essential to
ensuring the dissemination of factual information (Wasserman, 2019; McIntyre, 2019).
 The ease with which false information can be spread on the internet highlights the need for
individuals to conduct background checks on news and articles they encounter (Vargo & Guo,
2017).
 A study by Pew Research Center (2018) found that over 60% of Americans surveyed reported that
they had shared false news on social media, highlighting the importance of taking the time to
verify sources before sharing.
 Furthermore, a recent article by Nieman Reports (2020) emphasized the value of looking for
multiple sources and perspectives when researching news stories, as this can help to identify any
biases or inaccuracies in reporting.

5. How do you recognize fake news in social
media?
● Pastor clearly pointed out things to consider in
authenticating the accuracy of the news heard.
● In particular he mentioned the credibility of the writer and
the timeframe by which the article/news was written and the
media outlet responsible for its publication.
Name: Jehiel Arthur Morales
Age:41
Status: Single

6.  When evaluating the quality of sources, you have found and are considering using for your
research project, author reputation is crucial. Depending on the type of source, there are many
methods for judging if an author is reputable. The methods employed for books, papers, and
websites, however, can also be applied to other sources (Hofstra 2021).
 These news feeds can also be linked together because they cover related events. Identifying these
connections is crucial for understanding the information flow as well as the reliability and
relevance of the sources. Since the streams may report the same events using different languages,
at various timestamps, and on various platforms, identifying the news-stream linkages is
challenging. (Bahrainian, Mele, Crestani, 2019).

7. How do you recognize fake news in
social media?
● “One considerable clue for fake news is that it
aroused in us sudden emotion such as anger,
contempt, and most of the time appears to be an
exaggeration.”
● Google for him is a friend. By this, he means that he
verifies the said information through legitimate
sources online.
Name: Kurt Villavelez
Age:34
Status: Married

8.  In today's world, where information is easily accessible on the internet, it has become
challenging to differentiate between authentic and fake news. To verify the authenticity of
news, various tools and techniques are available. Fact-checking websites have emerged as a
valuable tool in the fight against fake news. These websites verify the authenticity of news
articles by conducting extensive research and providing evidence to support their claims.
Studies have shown that fact-checking websites are a reliable source of information (Pennycook
& Rand, 2018).
 Another, Social media platforms have become a breeding ground for fake news. However,
social media can also be used to verify the authenticity of news articles. Studies have shown
that social media platforms can be used to identify the source of a news article and verify its
authenticity (Kim, Hsu, & Neumann, 2016).
 Another approach to verifying news articles is to seek expert opinion. Experts in various fields,
such as science, politics, and economics, can provide valuable insights into the authenticity of
news articles. Studies have shown that expert opinion can be an effective method of verifying
news articles (Kahan, 2015).

9. References
McIntyre, K. (2019). Why do we need media literacy in the digital age? Harvard Kennedy School, Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public
Policy.
Nieman Reports. (2020). The importance of looking at multiple perspectives in news. Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard.
Pew Research Center. (2018). Many Americans Believe Made-Up News Is a Critical Problem That Needs To Be Fixed. Pew Research Center Fact Tank.
Vargo, C. J., & Guo, L. (2017). The agenda-setting power of fake news: A big data analysis of the online media landscape from 2014 to 2016. New
Media & Society, 20(5), 2028-2049.
Wasserman, E. (2019). Why verifying news sources is critical to democracy. Harvard Gazette.
Allcott, H., & Gentzkow, M. (2017). Social media and fake news in the 2016 election. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 31(2), 211-236.
Lewandowsky, S., Ecker, U. K., & Cook, J. (2017). Beyond misinformation: Understanding and coping with the "post-truth" era. Journal of Applied
Research in Memory and Cognition, 6(4), 353-369.

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