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Collection

0873: The Fake News and Information Literacy Project

Institution

Marshall University Archives and Special Collections

Date

10-13-2023

Description

In this interview, a 67-year-old female participant from Florida discussed her online activities and views. She previously lived in West Virginia for 47 years. She often searches for restaurant menus and passes time on Pinterest and Facebook. She primarily uses her desktop computer to access the internet, avoids platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, and relies on reputable sources like John Hopkins for factual information. She humorously dismissed conspiracy theories and emphasized the importance of research to avoid false information. The participant expressed a desire for more factual reporting in the news and education, aiming to combat the spread of biased or misleading information. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.

Format

Interview

Language

English

Place

Appalachia

Subject

Fake news, information literacy, COVID-19 (Disease) in mass media,

Usage Rights

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Identifier

Florida Participant 1 Combined

Florida Participant 1 (White/Female/67), Interviewed on October 13, 2023

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