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Do Not Spread False Information.: Misinformation Is The Spread of False or Mistaken Information That Wasn't

The document provides guidance for creating an infographic on responsible social media use. It outlines three key points to include: 1) do not spread false information and understand the types of misinformation, 2) maintain data privacy by keeping accounts private and being aware of how personal data is used, and 3) as students of Saint Louis University, social media use should uphold the school's core values of competence, creativity, social involvement, and Christian spirit.

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Do Not Spread False Information.: Misinformation Is The Spread of False or Mistaken Information That Wasn't

The document provides guidance for creating an infographic on responsible social media use. It outlines three key points to include: 1) do not spread false information and understand the types of misinformation, 2) maintain data privacy by keeping accounts private and being aware of how personal data is used, and 3) as students of Saint Louis University, social media use should uphold the school's core values of competence, creativity, social involvement, and Christian spirit.

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Create an infographic on responsible social media use.

In making
your infographic, you should include the following points:
Title: Responsible Social Media Use

1. Freedom of Speech

Do not spread false information.


Every individual has right to seek and receive information and express their belief and idea by
any means without fear of censorship or legal action (Freedom of Speech). However, one
must utilize this freedom on social media to be a voice of those who were silenced or in
raising awareness. One must not be instigator of false news that spread mistaken or fabricated
information created with intent to harm, misinform, and deceive. These kind of information
trigger emotional response and thus people tend to spread it without even thinking.

-False information can be categorized in three ways:

 Misinformation is the spread of false or mistaken information that wasn’t


necessarily created to harm you. By sharing and spreading information that is
incorrect you make it credible.

 Fake News lies or fabricated information/news that is non-verifiable through


sources, facts or quotes. This includes: hoaxes, conspiracy theories, fake
websites, clickbait pages posing as legitimate websites, memes, Youtube
channels posing as official channels, and “zombie claims” (photos or posts
that have been manipulated or edited to look real that keep popping up all
over social media). 

 Disinformation is information that was created to deceive, lie or support


either individual or a social/political group’s agenda. It's biased information
like propaganda used for “brainwashing” created with the intent to harm you.

Mis- and disinformation is designed to trigger a reaction (emotional response) and to


gain an action (share content). It’s easy to spread misinformation without even thinking
about it when something triggers strong feelings in us.

2. Data Privacy Act of 2012


Own your account and personal data.
To maintain one’s right to data privacy, the rule of thumb is to keep their social media
account, password, and personal data private to limit unwanted collection, use, storage,
modification, retrieval, erasure, and damage to personal information posted/shared in social
media. They must read carefully the Terms of Use to know how their personal data are used,
the reason why it is stored, and who can gain access to it by the social media platform.

-Keep your profiles set to private. As a general rule of thumb, it is good


practice to keep your social media profiles and accounts set to private. Keeping your
social media profiles private allows you to limit access to your personal information
and photos. However, it is important to note that you cannot rely completely on
privacy settings. Social media sites routinely update their privacy settings, which may
leave your profile and information less protected than hoped. Additionally, there is
always a chance your friend’s profiles are not as protected as yours.
1. - Own your image, personal information and how these are used. Pay close attention to
the Terms of Use on apps and websites. Most people skim through them
to accept immediately, but it’s wise to take a closer look and read all the sections thoroughly.
In some situations, you can opt out of automatic facial recognition tags.
2. Password diligence. Update passwords frequently. Keep an eye on any dormant accounts
if you decide not to delete them. Inactive accounts are prone to hackers.
3. Scrub your accounts. Posting to social media leaves an imprint. Delete anything that’s
irrelevant, embarrassing or disrespectful. That includes inactive accounts. If you don’t want
the entire world to see you in a compromising position, delete it. Reflect seriously on what
you post before you post it; if you wouldn’t want to see it on the front page of the newspaper,
or you wouldn’t want your family to see it, do not post it. 

3. Integration of Louisian core values


As Louisians, we are all expected to uphold the core values of Saint Louis University namely:
competence, creativity, social involvement, and Christian spirit in the use of social media.
Hence, it must be important that our social media posts and interactions must not, in any way,
be derogatory because it would taint the image of our beloved university just as it would to us.
Instead, we should be using our platform to influence our followers in a good way which
would encourage competence and creativity, cultivate a social involvement and Christian faith
and humanitarian values to them. Therefore, before posting, sharing, or making a statement,
we must reflect on it seriously first and ensure that it is in accordance with the social media
policies of the school.

- Avoid posting unprofessional photos or statements. View your social


media accounts through the lens of an employer and adjust the contents of
your account accordingly. Some employers and schools search for the social
media accounts of prospective employees and students during the
application process, and you want to make sure you continue to make a
good impression. Also, keep in mind that many schools and places of
employment have policies regarding social media use. Make sure to
familiarize yourself any social media policies and make sure your social
media accounts are in accordance with the policies or you may face
repercussions.
- Think twice before posting in an emotional state. Although it can feel
therapeutic in the moment, making a social media post in anger can have
repercussions long after the statement is made. Keep in mind that once
something is posted on the internet, it can never really be removed. When
making an emotionally charged statement on social media, be mindful of the
consequences before publishing the post. In particular, avoid posting vents
regarding your place of employment as such posts can have long-lasting
consequences on your career.
Keeping these guidelines in mind can help you keep your experience with
social media positive. 

Netiquette
1. Spread love, not hate. Share uplifting or positive posts in support of causes, subjects and
persons you care about. 
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