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Questions and Answers
Missing data, statistics, and quotes from experts are signs of credible news stories.
Missing data, statistics, and quotes from experts are signs of credible news stories.
False (B)
Incorrect dates or altered timelines are typical signs of accurate news reporting.
Incorrect dates or altered timelines are typical signs of accurate news reporting.
False (B)
Comments posted below an article or video are always reliable sources of information.
Comments posted below an article or video are always reliable sources of information.
False (B)
Social media can contribute to creating echo chambers by suggesting diverse stories that challenge existing opinions.
Social media can contribute to creating echo chambers by suggesting diverse stories that challenge existing opinions.
It's easy to distinguish satirical websites from serious news sources based on the content they publish.
It's easy to distinguish satirical websites from serious news sources based on the content they publish.
An image with strange shadows, jagged edges, or overly perfect skin tone is likely authentic and unedited.
An image with strange shadows, jagged edges, or overly perfect skin tone is likely authentic and unedited.
Fake news sites may have correct spelling in the URL to appear more legitimate.
Fake news sites may have correct spelling in the URL to appear more legitimate.
Researching the author's credibility is not important when trying to identify fake news.
Researching the author's credibility is not important when trying to identify fake news.
Relying on a single news source without checking other reputable sources can help identify fake news.
Relying on a single news source without checking other reputable sources can help identify fake news.
Fake news articles are usually written to evoke strong emotional reactions like joy and excitement.
Fake news articles are usually written to evoke strong emotional reactions like joy and excitement.
Maintaining a critical mindset involves questioning the motives behind why a news story was written.
Maintaining a critical mindset involves questioning the motives behind why a news story was written.
Professional news agencies usually lack editorial guidelines and resources for fact-checking.
Professional news agencies usually lack editorial guidelines and resources for fact-checking.
