Essays on Fake News

The escalation of the fake news rhetoric did not capture the US suddenly following the winning of the 2016 poll by President Trump; instead, the issue has been around for millennia  (Allcott and Gentzkow 212). In fact, apparently, the government is not only faced with the decision to taming fake...

In the past: reliance on major news channels In the past, before the introduction of computers, the population relied on major news channels for updated news. The television networks relayed valid information at the top of the hour, with the presenters legitimizing the information through live coverage. The trend changed with...

Fake News vs. Real News: The Importance of Information Scheufele and Tewksbury (10) posit that information is an important element of our society and every person is dependent on correct knowledge to make the right decisions and guide one through the complex world. Today, the biggest threat to accessing the right...

1. Fake news refers to any material that is presented by the publisher as news, but they know that it is untrue at the time of publication. 2. Publication of fake news is regarded as the most dangerous thing because it results in...

There are numerous concerns regarding the quality of information presented to the public today. Many people have suffered as a result of fake news and misinformation. The methods of  dealing with fake news are unclear information which results in more adverse effects on the public. What is Fake News?             There is...

Fake news is a report characterized by sensationalized, inaccurate, and misleading content whose primary goal is to misdirect, gain undue attention, and deceive both the target audience and spoil reputation for those under attack by the peddled propaganda. Contrary to misinformation, which could be as a result of confusion on...

Understanding the concept and contexts of fake news has over the years been a growing problem in different parts of the globe. Considerably, developed countries such as the United States and Russia have over the last four decades greatly suffered from the effects of this vice that limits the operations...

Reality TV Programs and Their True Purpose Based on the best times and ratings, reality TV programs are broadcast frequently. The truth about a celebrity may not always be reflected in reality-based programming. These programs are made specifically to spread a story to the public in a particular way. It's interesting...

Introduction Since President Trump was elected as American president, the phrase "Fake News" has gained popularity. Since his election, President Trump has repeatedly accused the local press of spreading false information, but is this really the case? Many Internet users generate income by publishing false news. (Ohlheiser). The flow of breaking...

Fake News and Its Effects Fake news is a type of yellow journalism that consists of hoaxes or purposely false material disseminated through media news broadcast, conventional print, or internet-based social media with the intent of deceiving for financial or political advantage. Personal Experience with Fake News My experience with false news has...

The credibility of most news sources about whether the news is legitimate or fraudulent has been questioned. It has been difficult to distinguish between facts and fabricated stories since fabricated or fake news is delivered in the same manner as actual news. As a result of not knowing whether what...

Two Wrongs FallacyBy attempting to identify similar acts or beliefs in others, this type of argument seeks to justify one's own behavior or beliefs. You strive to do two wrongs to be right while pointing the finger at others. The phrase "I can accomplish it too if all others can"...