Media and Fake News

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

When did the term 'fake news' become popular?

• During the 2015 presidential election

• During the 2016 presidential election

• During Barack Obama's presidency

• After Joe Biden became president

One of the prime sources of fake news is

• Legit news channels

• Social media

• My friends facebook page

• BBC news

'Info-demic' means

• A lot of information at once

• The vast spreading of false information

• False information

• Information spread slowly

Which of the following websites is generally considered a credible source for fact-checking?

• Wikipedia

• Snopes.com

• Personal blogs

• Social media posts

Which statement best describes the relationship between the content of news stories and how they spread?

• Fake news stories that closely resemble real news stories spread more quickly than wild or exciting stories

• True news stories are usually more advanced and difficult to understand and are therefore shared less often.

• True news stories often include repeated content that no longer interests users and are therefore not spread.

• Fake news stories usually contain more exciting tales that appeal to users and are therefore spread more quickly

Which of the following best defines disinformation?

• news that is told so poorly you can't even understand

• when you get caught plagiarizing

• false or misleading information deliberately spread with the intention to deceive or manipulate

• when you write a diss track

When evaluating the reliability of an online article, which of the following is NOT a credible indicator?

• The article includes verifiable facts and statistics.

• The website has numerous pop-up ads and sensational headlines.

• The author is an expert in the field with relevant qualifications.

• The article is published on a well-known, reputable news site.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 13?

• Even if it isn't based on science or facts, everywhere people twist facts. They try to push along their own beliefs.

• People everywhere twist facts, even if it isn't based on science or facts, to push along their system or belief.

• People everywhere twist facts to push along their system or belief, even if it isn't based on science or facts.

• Sentence 13 should not be revised.

Identifying whether an article is an opinion piece or a news report is crucial for:

• Understanding the bias of the website

• Evaluating the credibility of the information

• Deciding if the article is entertaining

• Knowing the author's political affiliation