Spotting Fake News

What is fake news?

• Fake news is false information presented as if it were true.

• Fake news is a type of scientific research

• Fake news is a type of weather forecast

• Fake news is a type of comedy show

Why is it important to identify fake news?

• To prevent misinformation and make informed decisions.

• To make decisions based on false information.

• To confuse people and create chaos.

• To support the spread of misinformation.

What are some common sources of fake news?

• Social media platforms, biased websites, satire websites, misleading headlines

• Television shows

• Textbooks

• Scientific journals

How can you fact-check a news article?

• Only trust information from one source

• Ignore the author and publication

• Believe everything without verification

• Verify information with multiple reliable sources, check author and publication credibility, look for supporting evidence, cross-reference claims.

What role do social media platforms play in spreading fake news?

• Social media platforms verify all news before sharing it

• Social media platforms have no impact on the spread of fake news

• Social media platforms only share accurate information

• Social media platforms enable the quick dissemination of unverified information to a wide audience, leading to the proliferation of fake news.

Why do people create fake news?

• People create fake news to promote critical thinking skills

• People create fake news for various reasons such as spreading misinformation, influencing public opinion, gaining attention or profit, and causing confusion or chaos.

• People create fake news to improve journalistic integrity

• People create fake news for entertainment purposes only

What are some red flags to look for in identifying fake news?

• Unbiased sources, clear author attribution, informative headlines, perfect grammar, and matching URLs.

• Multiple sources, clear author attribution, informative headlines, flawless grammar, and consistent URLs.

• Biased sources, lack of author attribution, sensationalist headlines, grammatical errors, and mismatched URLs.

• Verified sources, detailed author attribution, unbiased headlines, perfect grammar, and matching URLs.

How can you verify the credibility of a news source?

• Flip a coin

• Check author's credentials, multiple sources, website domain, tone and bias

• Ask a friend's opinion

• Check the weather forecast

What are the consequences of sharing fake news?

• Promoting critical thinking

• Encouraging healthy skepticism

• Strengthening community bonds

• Consequences of sharing fake news include spreading misinformation, causing panic, damaging reputations, inciting violence, and undermining trust in credible sources.

What can individuals do to combat the spread of fake news?

• Believe everything they read online

• Share news without reading it

• Ignore all news sources

• Verify information from multiple reliable sources, be cautious of sensational headlines, fact-check before reposting, and educate themselves on media literacy.