The Information War in the Digital Society: A Conceptual Framework for a Comprehensive Solution to Fake News

Authors

  • Alexander Yap North Carolina A&T State University
  • Lisa Gueldenzoph Snyder North Carolina A&T State University
  • Sherrie Drye North Carolina A&T State University

Abstract

Fake news, alternative facts, disinformation,propaganda — the concept is not new, but the Digital Age has exponentially increased both the rate at which fake news is proliferated as well as the potential audience for consumption.

Author Biographies

Lisa Gueldenzoph Snyder, North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina A&T State University

Sherrie Drye, North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina A&T State University

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Published

2018-07-06

How to Cite

Yap, A., Snyder, L. G., & Drye, S. (2018). The Information War in the Digital Society: A Conceptual Framework for a Comprehensive Solution to Fake News. Academy of Social Science Journal, 3(7), 1214–1221. Retrieved from http://innovativejournal.in/index.php/assj/article/view/2202

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 7 (2018)

Section

Articles