Media Literacy: Satire & "Fake News"

You've probably seen or heard the term "fake news" a lot these days. The definition of "fake news" continues to evolve. This terms might help clarify:

BIAS: prejudice in favor of, or against, a thing, person or group as compared with another. News sources may be biased, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're "fake". Fact-based news stories can be biased.

FAKE NEWS: intentionally designed to mislead or defraud. Fake news stories typically come from fake news sites (examples below), and generally can not be found at any other news media outlet.

SATIRE: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Not intended to be mistaken for fact-based news.

Lists of fake, satirical and misleading news sites:

• The Daily Dot: Fake News Sites List

NOTE: This list is not exhaustive and may be updated at any time. A compiled list of fake news sites to watch out for.

• List of Fake and Parody News

Professor Zimdars' original list and criteria, with updates and addenda.