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Fake news and reliable information
Fake news and reliable information
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What is ‘Media Bias Fact Check’ (MBFC), and what do they do?
MBFC is a website that spreads fake news.
MBFC is a social media platform for sharing biased opinions.
MBFC is a website that fact-checks the accuracy of media outlets.
MBFC is a news organization known for its biased reporting.
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Which of the following should you do to ensure the accuracy of a story?
Share the story without verifying its sources.
Ignore the author's credibility.
Research the author and the website.
Believe everything you read
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Why is fake news written/spread?
To encourage critical thinking skills.
To inform people about important events.
To entertain readers with factual stories.
To manipulate opinions or agendas.
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What is bias, and why is it important to spot?
Preferring one side; spotting it helps understand different perspectives.
Unfair treatment of information; spotting it helps ensure fairness.
Balanced reporting; spotting it ensures accuracy.
Indicates accurate reporting; spotting it ensures reliability.
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How do fact-checking websites verify information?
By avoiding contact with experts and official documents.
By researching facts, numbers, quotes, and sources.
By making up facts, numbers, and quotes.
By solely relying on opinions rather than research.
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Which of the following is NOT a step on our fact-checking checklist according to the passage?
Reviewing the sources for evidence and reliability.
Assuming the purpose without questioning it.
Researching the author's expertise & trustworthiness.
Checking the information for sense and truthfulness.
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Bias refers to having a preference for one side, and it's important to spot bias in news reporting.
True
False
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Snopes is a social media platform used for sharing personal stories.
True
False
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What are fact-checking websites and why do they exist?
Websites that verify the accuracy of information and combat misinformation.
Websites that provide fictional stories for entertainment purposes.
Websites that offer online courses on journalism ethics.
Websites that specialize in selling products and services.
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Fake news refers to stories that are made up to deceive people.
True
False
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Why is fake news written/spread?
To entertain readers with factual stories.
To manipulate opinions or agendas
To encourage critical thinking skills.
To inform people about important events.
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Fact-checking websites exist to spread misinformation.
True
False
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What is ‘Snopes’, and what do they do?
Snopes is a search engine used to find reliable sources
Snopes is a social media platform for sharing stories.
Website that verifies accuracy of urban legends, rumors, and misinformation
News outlet known for biased reporting
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What is meant by "Fake News"?
news that is true and helpful.
news that everyone agrees with.
news that is boring to read.
news that is made up to trick people.
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Media Bias Fact Check is a website that fact-checks the accuracy of media outlets.
False
True
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Please circle the answer THAT IS NOT CORRECT - Why is it important to know if something is true or not?
stops us being entertained
protect yourself from being misled.
Helps us make better decisions.
stop the spread of false information.
