Using Disinformation to Improve Societal Information
Hi John, I need help to write a short opinion piece—500 to 600 words—about the continuing impact of disinformation on society, based on the (1) Pursuading Essay example and (2) marking scheme provided.
This essay require a little more effort since it require attribution (citation) that we did previously on #00123916. as part of the marking scheme.
Kindly refer to the attachment.
Disinformation: Argue well—but don't yell Your Job: 1. What should we do about disinformation? Write a short opinion piece—500 to 650 words—about the continuing impact of disinformation on society. (Hint: The reading and podcast selections, below might help you figure out your writing) a. http://talkingwriting.com/trouble-being-entrepreneur b. https://www.wired.com/story/phone-addiction-formula/ c. https://juliesolomon.net/pip-episodes/028-how-to-grow-a-raving-and-engagedsocial-media-tribe 2. Stop! Be sure to fact-check and attribute: Make sure you've fact-checked your claims, included convincing evidence with appropriation attribution tags, and inserted links to credible sources (need supporting reference alike #00123916 from any credible source). 3. Refer to examples of what to include in this essay and the marking scheme. TIPS Be Contrarian, Even Unpopular—But Use Facts Striking the right balance between passionate conviction and fact-based argument is a great skill to cultivate, even if you never intend to go public with your opinions. Op-eds and other journalistic commentary are meant to get readers talking, arguing, and sharing the post online. Keep in mind, however, that you can’t just say, “I know it’s true!” Do enough research to back up your claims with key facts. Traditional op-eds aren't the only format for opinion pieces, but if you get the formula down, you'll have a solid base for more innovative web formats. General Pointers • Come up with a hot title and lead. Think about how to get readers talking and arguing with you. • But don’t rant. Don’t preach to the converted. Think of ways to engage readers. • Make it personal. Use the “I” voice rather than the generalized “we,” “you,” or “most people” of standard op-eds. • Avoid a nerdy focus on minor details. Take your argument beyond a tiny coterie of enthusiasts. • Go for the counterintuitive. Think about how to tip the conventional wisdom. • But remember the evidence. Make sure your claims can be verified and attributed. Focus on Disinformation For this opinion assignment, make a focused argument for how to fight digital misinformation and disinformation. It's a BIG topic, so target your argument on a specific change or action— and consider your audience. You can address one thing individual users can do, for instance, or something a company or schools can do. The quiz from Week 9 and other fact-checking moves may come in handy here.
Opinion Essay – Using Disinformation to Improve Societal Information
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April 16, 2021
I have always been a victim of disinformation. As an average social media user back them, there were plenty of times when I failed to confirm what I read and even added to the ‘cycle of sin’ by sharing and even quoting unverified information. As a future journalist, however, I believe that it’s high time that I address the lingering question of how disinformation can be used against misinformation.
Disinformation is generally defined as a piece or collection of information that is deliberately spread to deceive others. For the most part, disinformation is targeted to elicit sales, influence one’s personal views, or even merely spread false information to the people at large. However, contrary to popular belief, I realized that disinformation can also be used to benefit others. In this era where information social media and digital viewers are flooded every time, they check their social media accounts, disinformation could still play a vital role in revealing ‘true information’ amongst the general public.
Why do we Use Disinformation?
One of the leading proponents of the ‘disinformation age’ is digital advertising. In one article written by Guilbeault for the University of Columbia’s Journal of International Affairs, he noted that “digital marketing appeals to users who have the money and time to spend on products online”. There plenty of times when I also fell for the same trick as I clicked and shared personal links, with the goal of getting whatever discounts they are offering. This is because misleading information is primarily focused on improving viewership for paying consumers due to the inherent nature of the digital advertisement industry.
Nonetheless, while most people believe that disinformation (and misinformation for that matter) is only brought about by falsified or misleading contents, I believe that UX (interface) designs could also contribute to these factors. On the one hand, there are ‘overtly’ malicious and false designs that use ‘clickbaits’ to make their viewers click their link even if what is indicated in the link is nothing related to its contents. In my experience, most of these click baits contain information that is patently different from w...