Fake News

What is the definition of the term fake news?

• Biased reporting of real events

• Fabricated or misleading information presented as news online or through other media

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  Different accounts of the same news story

Which of these statements is correct?

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  All news stories have some truth

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  All news stories have some false information

• False news stories can spread faster than real news

How does fake news spread?

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  Using images/videos taken out of context or edited to fit a certain narrative

• People re-sharing posts without checking other news sources

• Using sensational clickbait headlines

How do you avoid falling for fake news?

• Not believing anything you see

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  Checking the source, date and other credible news sites

• Checking to see if your friends believe it

Real or Fake?

• Real

• Fake

Real or Fake?

• Real

• Fake

Real or Fake?

• Real

• Fake

Real or Fake?

• Real

• Fake

What is a common characteristic of fake news headlines?

• They are always grammatically correct

• They often use sensational language to attract attention

• They are usually very detailed and lengthy

Which of the following is a reliable way to verify a news story?

• Checking if the story is trending on social media

• Looking for the story on multiple reputable news sites

• Seeing if the story has a lot of comments