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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?

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?

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?

It complicates the information landscape with misinformation. Signup and view all the answers

How can checking the 'About' page of a website assist in spotting fake news?

It may offer details on the organization's background. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tip to spot fake news?

Trust the visuals unconditionally. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common technique utilized in fake news stories regarding images?

Altering images to change their context. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by being 'bombarded' with information in the context of fake news?

Being overwhelmed with excessive information. Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if you do not check the source of a news story?

You might be led to believe false information. Signup and view all the answers

which of these may mean that a news site should not be trusted?

the site's "About" page does not clearly describe the organisation Signup and view all the answers

fake stories

are usually only on fake news sites or on social media Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on identifying fake news with this engaging quiz. Learn about the characteristics and sources of misinformation that can easily deceive readers online. Understand the importance of verifying information before sharing to enhance media literacy.