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and the Internet: A Symbiotic Relationship A rumor is
a bit of i In the wake of September 11, rumors have flourished—more so than in any point in history. Despite the best efforts of journalists, the news media have always contributed to the spread of rumors, and local gossips have done their part to spread rumors in small towns. The Internet has...>>>
Since
September 11, CCSU students have found they consume both news and
rumors more than ever. Almost daily, they have to filter w Where
do CCSU students get their news? Television news outlets have reported on rumors in the wake of the terrorist attacks. This has blurred...>>> |
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nformation
that is passed from person to person, whether it's true or false. Some
rumors are mostly harmless, but rumors can have serious consequences
during a crisis, when the need for accurate information is most
critical.
hat
they hear in order to differentiate between the two. Although students
are turning to news more since the attacks, they also hear many
half-truths and rumors from the Internet and through gossip. It seems
there is no clear-cut line to make a distinction between news and
rumors for many students.