Fake News and the Factories That Make It

Once on the fringe, fake news has become mainstream. From bogus social media accounts to Russian troll factories, phony news muddies the social and political discourse, and is a threat to our democracy. This high-interest book defines fake news and reveals the people behind the spread of disinformation. This text directly correlates with state journalism standards about developing media literacy. Readers will also glimpse the future of fake news and the alarming technologies used to make it, such as face-morphing technology. This book will help readers navigate the messy world of fake news.

RL
Grades
7
IL
Grades
7-12+
GRL
Z
Details:
Product:
ISBN: 978-1-9785-0472-1
Author: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp
Copyright: 2019
Reading Level: Grade 7
Interest Level: Grades 7-12+
GRL: Z
Dewey: 070.4/3--dc23
Pages: 80
Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 9 1/8"
Chapter Notes, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Websites