Fake News Presentation.
Fake News…
Or is it?
Are you getting your information from a “Fake News†source? How do you know? How do we decide if the information presented in an article is “Fake†or “Real� Who’s the ultimate determiner of fact and fiction?
- As we go through our UnResearch unit this semester you will be working with a group to verify article reliability. You’ll do this, individually, for the articles you select to support your thesis and, as a group, for an article you’ll present to the class. The presentation will give a basic overview of the article, present questions that will help students determine fact or fiction, allow for students to come to their own conclusions, and facilitate a class discussion.
- As we begin our discussions on the UnResearch project, I’ll present a few methods of verification and a few articles as examples. But largely, this is on you to determine. You MUST be able to verify a source to write a credible argument.
- Steps in the project:
- Your group will agree on an article, news or scholarly, to present.
- Your group will determine if the article is “Fake†or “Real†news or research.
- Your group will use at least one other resource to show your article’s reliability or falseness.
- Your group will post the article on Canvas at least three days before your presentation.
- Your group will give a brief (three to five minute) discussion of the article and ask your classmates to decide if the article is “fake†or “real†news.
- Then, without showing your group’s reinforcing piece of literature, your group will allow students to argue their side (why they believe it’s “Real†or “Fake†news).
- Finally, after your classmates have come to a conclusion, your group will present your supporting documents to verify that the article presents “Fake†or “Real†news.
This should be a fun exercise that engages the class but take it seriously enough that your grade isn’t damaged.
Rubric |
Introduction: · Your group presented the article without giving away side. · Your introduction presented the details of the article completely without intentionally leaving out important details of the article. · Your group discusses where the article was originally published |
Group Discussion: · Your group facilitated a meaningful group discussion · Your group allowed ample time for other students to make a determination · Your group selected an appropriate article |
Closing: · Your group found evidence to support your determination of the article · Your group used that evidence to show the class why it was “Real†or “Fake†news or research
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On April 6th, by midnight, the remaining groups will post PowerPoint Presentations with their articles and instructions for you.