Identifying Fake News

What is one strategy to shield yourself from fake news?

• Read the headline and pass along the information

• Check the source and its reliability

• Believe everything you read on social media

• Share social media news stories without reading further

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What is a obvious sign of a fake news story?

• An informative headline

• A credible byline

• Citing official sources

• Attributing quotes to dolphins

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What can fake news stories do to distort REAL events?

• Make up stories that aren't real

• Twist the meaning of real events

• Create new events unrelated to reality

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What is the purpose of satire in news?

• To provide accurate and unbiased information

• To entertain and generate ad revenue

• To educate readers about current events

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What is confirmation bias?

• The tendency to believe everything on social media

• The act of fact-checking news stories

• The inclination to trust reliable sources

• The preference for information that confirms one's beliefs

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What can you do to verify the credibility of a news website?

• Check if the website features stories about politicians you dislike

• Look for stories that are clearly labeled as satire

• Read other stories posted on the news website

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Which of the following fact-checking websites is mentioned in the video?

• FactCheck.org

• Snopes.com

• The New York Times

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Who remains the first line of defense against fake news?

• Fact-checkers

• Newsreaders

• Social media platforms

• Journalists

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