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English: How to spot fake news
Level: Difficult
30 minutes
What is fake news
According to Wikipedia, Fake news is a type of yellow journalism or propaganda that consists of deliberate misinformation or hoaxes spread via traditional print and broadcast news media or online social media. (source)An example of fake news
Firstly, check how believable the news is. Sometimes even if the news is believable it might still be fake though.
Example of unbelievable news:
Some tips for spotting fake news
Tip 1 - Check other websites
Check other news websites to see if they are covering the same stories. If they are not the it is most likely fake news.
Tip 2 - Check if it is a reliable website
Check the author’s name to see if it sounds serious and search to see if it is a real person.
Tip 3 - Check the author's name
Consider the source and check if it is a reliable website. Search for reviews on the website and see what other people say about it.
