What’s in a name? Terminology sometimes used in reference to data handling, use of the internet and social media.

Can you describe what these words and phrases actually mean?

Digital footprint ….unique set of digital activities, actions, and communications that leave a data trace on the Internet or on a computer or other digital device and can identify the particular user or device: Source http://www.dictionary.com/ (accessed 02.04.19)

Dead tree press Newspapers that are printed on paper or print journalism in general. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

MSM Main Stream Media

GDPR General Data Protection regulations Came into force 25th May 2018 (EU wide)

Disinformation Deliberate action by state or authority to deceive others *

Misinformation Belief in or unintentional repetition of unsubstantiated information. And/or passing on of incorrect information by any means*

Phrase used when challenged about statements which are suspected to be false * Alternative facts

A web page or screen that update (changes) often to show the latest news or Newsfeed information https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english (accessed 02/04/19)

Procedure or formula for solving a problem, based on conducting a sequence of Algorithm specified actions. ….. In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm usually means a small procedure that solves a recurrent problem. https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/ See also http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3whpv4 (Bitesize Primary computing) Accessed 02/04/19

Meme An image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by Internet users, often with slight variations. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/ (accessed 02/04/19)

Bot An Internet Bot, also known as web robot, WWW robot or simply -bot-, is a software application that runs automated tasks over the Internet. Wikipedia ( accessed 16/06/18)

Circular reporting is where a piece of information appears to come from numerous Circular sources, but, in fact, comes only from a single source. https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/media/126839/how-to-avoid-circular-reporting-and- reporting spreading-fake-news (accessed 02/04/19) see also https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-false-news-can-spread-noah-tavlin (On the Internet) content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage Clickbait visitors to click on a link to a particular web page. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/ accessed 02/04/19

*Denotes simple explanation written by the author. Further and more detailed definitions are available What’s in a name? Phrases and terms which may be useful to add depending on time allowed, level and age of audience (students) etc

Urban myths

Read between the lines

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Populism

Truthful hyperbole

Selective attention

Godwin’s Law

Confirmation bias

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