Checking fake news

What are the problems of trying to be informed?

• Unbiased sources
• Too much free time
• Some problems of trying to be informed include information overload, misinformation, and biased sources.
• Lack of access to information

What is a suggestion to check fake news?

• Verify the source and cross-check the information with reliable sources.
• Only trust information from unknown sources
• Share the news without verifying
• Believe everything you read online

What is a tip to put into test news?

• Just read the headline of the news.

• Ask a friend if the information is true.

• Consider the source of the information and verify it.

• Only rely on one source for news

What is a way to detect fake news?

• Believe everything without thinking.

• Read news that sounds suspicious.

• Identify if the headline is overly dramatic and believe it.

• Consider the purpose of the story.

What is an advice to avoid being overwhelmed with information?

• Read every single piece of information available
• Search for the information you need when you need it.

• Multitask and try to absorb as much information as possible
• Ignore all information and remain uninformed

One of these is not a way to check fake news.

• Assess the legitimacy of the content

• Research fishy headlines.

• Check the news source.

• Check if the news is on trend