Misinformation Literature Review: Definitions, Taxonomy, and Models

Fang Jia

《International Journal of Social Science and Education Research》 3卷12期 (2020/12) Pp. 85-90

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202012_3(12).0011

摘要

This paper seeks to review definitions, taxonomy, and models of mis/disinformation from multidisciplinary perspective. With fast developing internet, social media and online platforms are key channels for people to communicate and exchange information. Mis/disinformation is being spread vastly at the same time. Especially during the outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19, false information found online has led to serious consequences. The term ＂infodemic＂ was created as a result people died from COVID-19 related misinformation. However, little agreement has been reached from different disciplines. Researchers coming from distinct fields have come up with various taxonomy and models to characterize mis/disinformation. Moreover, the definition of mis/disinformation, false information, or fake news are still ambiguous. Therefore, it is important to review the existing literatures of mis/disinformation to help battle the ongoing infodemic.

關鍵字

Misinformation ； Disinformation ； False Information ； Fake News ； COVID-19 ； Information Disorder ； Infordemic

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