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What does the term 'fake news' refer to?
What does the term 'fake news' refer to?
- A legitimate report published by reputable sources.
- Information verified by multiple trusted organizations.
- Real news that is supported by facts.
- News designed to look genuine but is false. (correct)
Which action can help verify the authenticity of a news story?
Which action can help verify the authenticity of a news story?
- Relying on social media shares as a validation.
- Accepting the information based solely on the visuals provided.
- Ignoring the website's quality.
- Checking if the website has similar names to known reputable sites. (correct)
Why might individuals be 'fooled' by fake news?
Why might individuals be 'fooled' by fake news?
- They understand the source completely.
- They may not notice subtle changes in the content. (correct)
- They only trust statistics provided.
- The information is always presented clearly.
What role does the phenomenon of fake news play in online media?
What role does the phenomenon of fake news play in online media?
How can checking the 'About' page of a website assist in spotting fake news?
How can checking the 'About' page of a website assist in spotting fake news?
Which of the following is NOT a tip to spot fake news?
Which of the following is NOT a tip to spot fake news?
What is a common technique utilized in fake news stories regarding images?
What is a common technique utilized in fake news stories regarding images?
What is meant by being 'bombarded' with information in the context of fake news?
What is meant by being 'bombarded' with information in the context of fake news?
What may happen if you do not check the source of a news story?
What may happen if you do not check the source of a news story?
which of these may mean that a news site should not be trusted?
which of these may mean that a news site should not be trusted?
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Flashcards
Fake News
Fake News
Information presented as news but is false or misleading.
Reputable Source
Reputable Source
A website or publication known for its trustworthiness and accuracy.
Photoshopping
Photoshopping
A tool used to manipulate images to create a false representation.
About Page
About Page
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Circulation of News
Circulation of News
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Spotting Fake News
Spotting Fake News
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Misinformation
Misinformation
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Website Address
Website Address
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Writing Quality
Writing Quality
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Hoax
Hoax
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Study Notes
Spotting Fake News
- Fake news is designed to look real but is not
- Bombarding someone with messages or information makes it difficult to deal with
- A phenomenon is a rare or important fact or event
- Subtle things are not obvious and hard to notice
- Being fooled means being tricked into believing something untrue
- Confidence about something means knowing it's true
- Unrelated things have no connection
- A source provides information
How to Spot Fake News
- Online, many stories are presented as true but aren't
- Stories often link to other stories or advertisements (at various sites)
- Stories may intentionally anger people for political reasons
- Fake news is easy to spread, through sharing
- Fake news varies from obvious to subtle misinformation
- Media experts study the fake news phenomenon
- Fake news can range from easily recognizable stories to more subtle forms of misinformation
Checking the Source
- Look at the website the story comes from
- Real websites have well-written text and multiple stories
- Fake news sites may use look-alike addresses but have few real stories
- Clicking "About" can give details about the organization
- Be wary of websites that only have one topic
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