Vocab Review

4. Source An original record such as a document, quote, book, or speech that has not been changed by others.
5. The quality of being believable or deserving of confidence.
6. Arranged in the order in which events happened over time.
7. Something that holds value or significance for an audience.
9. Chamber A situation where people only encounter views that reinforce what they already believe.
11. Carefully analyzing information to identify flaws or weaknesses.
12. Examined and evaluated by specialists in the same field before being published.
18. Not using proper care; failing to check information thoroughly.
19. A person or group that controls which information or stories reach the public.
20. Spoken statements that unfairly damage someone’s reputation.

1. Investigative reporting aimed at exposing wrongdoing or hidden problems.
2. Information passed from person to person without direct evidence or verification.
3. Causing someone to misunderstand or draw the wrong conclusion.
8. Incorrect or untrue information that is shared without intending harm.
10. Source A summary, explanation, or reinterpretation of information from an original source.
13. Dependable and consistently trustworthy in performance or accuracy.
14. Harm to someone’s reputation caused by false statements.
15. Directing someone to another person, group, or source for information or help.
16. Published or written content that harms someone’s reputation.
17. Something that captures attention or engages an audience’s curiosity.