Bias
One way we can avoid bias
Examine the purpose of the website
How the comment section can help determine if it’s true or not
If lots of people say it’s fake, then it is most likely fake
What is Fake News?
News on a fake story or illegitimate news on a real news story.
Name one popular news source
The New York Times
Another way we can avoid bias
Think about our own biases
How do you check if it’s a clickbait article?
Compare the article to the headline and look for emotions in the headline
What’s the #1 thing to do to check your news article?
Google the website
Name another popular news source
The Washington Post
How we can tell when the author’s biased
Look at the emotions the article is presenting
Will recentness determine if it’s fake or not?
Not every time but you should always check the date of the article
True or False: You should look for/ at their domain name
True
A popular social media news platform
What reading the “about us” section can do
It can help us see if the people are real and if they are using them just to help the authors story in their own favor
What type of websites should you avoid that have fake news that won’t be true?
Satire or humor websites
True or False: If it’s written by your favorite writer then it’s okay to read and believe it’s true
False
Can celebrity quotes influence the story?
Yes, but do your own research and see if it was taken out of context and look to see if you can find it in other sources besides the one you are currently looking at
Can the social media linked to a website help determine if a website has true news?
Yes, because if the social media has mostly clickbait sites, it shows that the website can also just be clickbait and most likely won’t be true news
Should you always check if it’s fake news without accusing it first?
Yes
What should readers always do?
Readers should always examine and verify news website(s)