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Patterns of temporal variation in online media
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Microblogging after a major disaster in China: a case study of the 2010 Yushu earthquake
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Information credibility on twitter
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Who says what to whom on twitter
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Tweeting is believing?: understanding microblog credibility perceptions
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Rumor has it: identifying misinformation in microblogs
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Rise and fall patterns of information diffusion: model and implications
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In this paper we report on a case study of rumor transmission during a nationwide scandal via China's most popular microblogging service, weibo.com. Specifically, we explore dynamics of the rumor discourse by characterizing different statement types and their evolution over time. We examine the roles that different user groups play in the rumor discussions. Through qualitative and statistical analyses, our results identify seven reaction patterns to rumors and their different development trends. We reveal a three-stage pattern of the change of leadership during the rumor discussions. By connecting social theories on rumor transmission to the large scale social platform, this paper offers insight into understanding rumor development in social media, as well as utilizing microblogging data for effectively detecting, analyzing and controlling public rumors.