Real or Fake Headline?

What kind of story is this?

• Real

• Fake

• Satire

• Click bait

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How do you know that this story is satirical?

• It has a cat. Cats are super-sarcastic. Therefore, all cat stories are satirical.

• The headline is unbelievable.

• The source of the article is The Onion, a known satirical website.

• I don't. I'm still shook after finding out about the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus.

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This headline is from the Washington Post. What kind of story is it?

• Real

• Fake

• Satire

• Clickbait

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How do you know this story is real?

• It uses proper grammar.

• It's from a reliable source--The Washington Post.

• It has a by-line (the author is named).

• All of the above.

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This headline is from the Chicago Tribune. What kind of story is it?

• Real

• Fake

• Satire

• Clickbait

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How do you know that this story is real?

• Basketball is life.

• It sounds good.

• I like Loyola. My cousin went there.

• It is from the Chicago Tribune, which is a reputable source.

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What kind of story is this?

• Real

• Fake

• Satire

• Clickbait

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How do you know that this story is clickbait?

• Use of extreme language

• Lack of an named author

• Appeal to curiousity

• All of the above

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What are some possible results of fake news? Check all that apply.

• embarrassment and strain on international relations

• misinformed people

• confusion and/or panic

• inability to discuss facts surrounding current events

What is confirmation bias?

• The tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.
• Using humor, irony, exaggeration, ridicule, and false information to comment on current events.
• Deliberately constructing lies, in the form of news articles, meant to mislead the public
  
• Finding two more sources that support your information.