Task: Identify a controversy or crisis or a dubious communication item within this controversy.

source:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/04/google-democracy-truth-internet-search-facebook

Part 1

2. define the controversy or crisis.
4. what was the controversy or crisis?
6. was there an underlying social or economic issue?
8. what are the boundaries of this controversy?

• key stakeholders and publics?
• platform?
• timeframe?
• impact?

Part 2 Dubious Communication items.

Identify a Dubious communication item about this controversy

2. how did you find this communication item. (what was your query strategy?)
4. Why it is dubious because of its internal content (did you fact check it?) or in relation to other item (why are these other items are more credible?)
6. is it completely or partly dubious?
8. insert a screenshot of your item in your report. properly sourced.

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Part 1 Defining the Controversy The controversy in question revolves around the role of tech giants like Google and Facebook in shaping public opinion ... View the full answer