What logic for false news in media information?
What logic for false news in media information?
Author(s): Mariselda TessaroloSubject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: media information; manipulation in journalism; mixing facts and opinions; freedom to decide and to choose; distortion of opinions;
Summary/Abstract: Feeling manipulated leads to an unwillingness to rely on official sources and consequently to give greater credit to media sources such as social networks, or to unofficial rumours. Such sources are generally scarcely informed, if not even dedicated to misinformation. If reference theories are considered, it may be noted that manipulation in journalism may occur in numerous ways: not providing news, providing too much news, mixing facts and opinions, providing unfounded news etc. The public, especially in a democracy, should trust official media and the government, which should in their turn ensure proper reception and eliminate pockets of ignorance. In democratic states, news reports should differentiate between sources to allow the audience to compare them.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series IV: Philology & Cultural Studies
- Issue Year: 11/2018
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 135-144
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English