Misinformation more likely to use non-specific authority references: Twitter analysis of two COVID-19 myths

Misinformation more likely to use non-specific authority references: Twitter analysis of two COVID-19 myths

This research examines the content, timing, and spread of COVID-19 misinformation and subsequent debunking efforts for two COVID-19 myths. COVID-19 misinformation tweets included more non-specific authority references (e.g., “Taiwanese experts”, “a doctor friend”), while debunking tweets included mo...

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Main Authors: Joseph McGlynn, Maxim Baryshevtsev, Zane A. Dayton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Harvard Kennedy School 2020-09-01
Series:Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review
Subjects:
covid-19
debunking
social media
twitter
Online Access:https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/misinformation-more-likely-to-use-non-specific-authority-references-twitter-analysis-of-two-covid-19-myths/

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https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/misinformation-more-likely-to-use-non-specific-authority-references-twitter-analysis-of-two-covid-19-myths/

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