The concept of «linguistic marker» and its application in journalism for identification false information in Chinese media

the article reveals an actual problem of identifying false information in the media using linguistic markers on the example of the Chinese experience. The research goal is to systematize the most frequently used linguistic markers of false information in the Chinese media using an expert survey media to identify false information, as well as to process the results with the help of a statistical program. The research methodology is based on a systematic approach. Within the framework of this approach, the formal logical analysis, synthesis, generalization and systematization were applied. In the empirical part of the study, special methods were also used: historiographical analysis of scientific literature on the topic under study; method of expert assessments (survey); a method of quantitative statistical analysis of the frequency of linguistic markers of false information. Based on the results, the following conclusions were formulated: linguistic markers act as a kind of indicators that allow you to analyze how information is presented and how it affects the reader’s perception. In Chinese media in particular, indicators such as emotional language, manipulative constructs, and biased selection of facts are reliable indicators for determining the credibility of information.

journalism, linguistic markers, false information, China, mass media, public opinion