Fake News

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  • Anne Galloway

Abstract

This poster and critical introduction aim to illuminate the ways in which gossip media has bled into news reporting to gain a larger audience. This practice is demonstrated through the explanation of common rhetorical tools employed by gossip media, such as suspicious sources, celebrity ethos, and suspension of disbelief. The consequence of this transference of styles is that audience members may not be able to distinguish between fact and opinion, and therefore may not be able to reach their own conclusions. The discussion continues by illustrating how these methods have translated into news delivery through the use of clickbait on websites and editorialized versions of facts given through talk shows.

Author Biography

Anne Galloway

Anne Galloway is a recent graduate of Sam Houston State University. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in Spring 2017. As a creative writing minor, Anne did not think rhetorical research was one of her strong suits. However, under the guidance of technical writing faculty advisor, Dr. Brian Blackburne, she created an academic poster that combined her interest in popular media and the current political climate with practical analytical and technical writing skills. She plans to pursue graduate studies in English in the near future.

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