Uncovering Fake News

What is fake news?

• False information presented as news

• Verified facts reported as news

• Accurate data shared as news

• Real information presented as news

Why is fake news dangerous?

• Fake news promotes critical thinking and healthy skepticism.

• Fake news can mislead people, manipulate public opinion, and incite violence or unrest.

• Fake news helps people make informed decisions.

• Fake news fosters trust in media sources.

How can you identify fake news?

• Believe everything you read without questioning

• Cross-check information with reliable sources, verify the credibility of the author and publication, look for supporting evidence, and be cautious of sensational headlines.

• Only rely on one source for news

• Ignore the credibility of the author and publication

What role do social media platforms play in spreading fake news?

• The algorithms of social media platforms prioritize accurate and verified news over fake news.

• Social media platforms facilitate the rapid spread of fake news due to their wide reach, algorithmic prioritization of sensational content, lack of fact-checking mechanisms, and ease of sharing without verification.

• Fake news on social media platforms is always flagged and removed promptly.

• Social media platforms have strict fact-checking mechanisms in place to prevent the spread of fake news.

Can fake news influence public opinion?

• Rarely

• Maybe

• No

• Yes

What are some common characteristics of fake news articles?

• Accurate information

• Verified sources

• Sensationalized headlines, lack of credible sources, biased reporting, misleading information, clickbait content

• Unbiased reporting

Why do people create fake news?

• To educate the public

• Various reasons such as spreading misinformation, influencing public opinion, gaining attention or profit, and causing confusion or chaos.

• To provide accurate information

• To promote critical thinking skills

What are the consequences of sharing fake news?

• Building trust in reliable sources

• Promoting critical thinking skills

• The consequences of sharing fake news include spreading misinformation, causing panic or confusion, damaging reputations, inciting violence, and undermining trust in credible sources.

• Encouraging fact-checking

How can we combat the spread of fake news?

• Ignore the issue and hope it goes away on its own

• Censor all news sources to prevent the spread of fake news

• Promote media literacy and educate people on critical evaluation of sources, fact-checking, and reliance on reputable news outlets.

• Encourage the spread of fake news to balance out the truth

What are some reliable sources for news information?

• Reputable newspapers and news websites

• Gossip magazines

• Social media posts

• Random blogs