Fake News
Who is most likely to share fake news on Facebook?
What is people over the age of 65. Tend to share seven times as much fake news as young adults.
Which election year did social media affect the most?
What is 2016
A bunch of teens in a small town in Macedonia made thousands of dollars sending fake news out on the "net. Scholars have stated that these teens may have affected the outcome of the 2016 Presidential election.
What is True.
How do you spot fake news?
What is.....
- Read beyond the headline
- Check the date
-Consider the source
- Is the support accurate and relevant?
What percent of Americans get news from social media?
What is 44%
There should be a "contact us" section included in most news sites, i.e. an email address that matches the domain (not a Gmail or Yahoo email address)
What is TRUE.
Why is fake news created?
what is often of a sensational nature, created to be widely shared online for the purpose of generating ad revenue via web traffic or discrediting a public figure, political movement, company, etc.
How does fake news affect us?
It causes confusion in people and current issues and events. It also causes people to lose trust in what they are reading.
FactCheck.org, Snopes.com, and PolitiFact.com are examples of.......
What is credible fact checking sites to consult when determining if a source or article are credible.