Tanenbaum's Fake News Survey Fake News Survey Question Title * 1. Define what "fake news" means to you. Fake News is... OK Question Title * 2. For the purpose of this survey, Tanenbaum defines fake news as information that is presented as credible and factual, but is inaccurate and intended to deceive people. Do you agree with this definition? Yes No OK Question Title * 3. How do you access your news? (Check all that apply) Digital radio (podcasts) Email news subscription Internet news sites Print (newspaper, magazines, etc.) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit, etc.) Television Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. How often do you read the news? More than once an hour Once an hour Several times a day Once a day Once a week Less than once a week or other OK Question Title * 5. On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate how confident you feel in your ability to identify a news story that contains false information Not confident at all Sometimes/somewhat confident Confident Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. OK Question Title * 6. In hindsight, have you been misled by a new story that has false information or disinformation? Yes No I'm not sure OK Question Title * 7. If you verify news stories, what strategies do you use? (Check all that apply) Check the credibility of the source and media outlet Check the credibility of the author Consult multiple sources Acknowledge any emotional responses you may be having to this information Avoid mental shortcuts and ways of thinking that are comfortable and familiar Actively try to play the "devil's advocate" and examine the opposite side of a news story I don't Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 8. Which headline(s) do you think contains disinformation? (Check all that apply) Nothing justifies what the Covington Catholic students did - The Washington Post Islam poised to pass Anglicans as preferred religion for Britain's young adults - Fox News India court to review lifting of temple ban on women of menstruating age - Reuters Einstein's letter belittling God and religion will be auctioned for $1 million or more - New York Times Palestinian Journalist: Judaism is a 'religion of hatred' worse than Nazism - Breitbart None of the above OK Question Title * 9. In your opinion, how many false facts in a story qualifies that piece as fake news?Please refer to Tanenbaum's previously provided definition of "fake news" to answer this question. One Two Three Four Five or more OK Question Title * 10. Who is responsible for holding the media accountable for accurate reporting? (Check all that apply) Author of the story Editor of the story Politicians Readers Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 11. As it relates to you, which factor most influences how you analyze the news? Age Current religious affiliation Education level Gender Geographic location Religious background Vocation Type of employment (full-time, part-time, unemployed, etc.) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 12. If you identify as religious, please list your religious affiliation: OK Question Title * 13. How often do you see fake news stories regarding your religion? A great deal A lot A moderate amount A little None at all or I have not noticed any OK DONE
