False information presented as fact to deceive the masses

Fake news site Infowars claimed human-pig embryos were created in CA. Should you believe it?

Maybe, but we should double-check on other sources first.

What makes this website obviously fake?

There's no way to tell for sure without fact checking first

Why is fake news such a big problem all of a sudden?

The internet gives it a greater platform to proliferate

What is the most effective and feasible defense against fake news in the U.S.?

Education & dialogue. It'll always exist;we need to be savvy

Which news organization is completely objective and does not lean towards any political party?

There's no such thing as a completely objective news media

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1
What might happen if you accuse Comet Pizza of hosting a child molestation ring for Democrats?
You might encourage death threats towards its workers
Someone might come and shoot the place up
All of the above
Your lie might change the outcome of a national election
2
Read the question and choose the most appropriate answer below.
Yes, it's fake since the report's details were unverified
No, CNN only reported facts
It's real, and they should also report the unverified facts
Yes, it's fake because CNN is a biased news source
3
What is "fake news"?
Seductive info that entices people to a particular website
Biased information that frames facts to support an opinion
False information made to look real to entertain people
False information presented as fact to deceive the masses
4
Which website URL would be the real news site?
msnbc.com.co
bloomberg.ma
abcnews.go.com
cnn-trending.com
5
What would you call these types of articles?
Entertainment
Opinion pieces
Breaking news
Click bait
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What kind of article is this?
Entertainment
Fake News
Real News
Opinion piece
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Fake news site Infowars claimed human-pig embryos were created in CA. Should you believe it?
Maybe, but we should double-check on other sources first.
No, that's pretty ridiculous.
Yes, it was bound to happen.
There's no way of ever knowing. You can't trust the media.
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What kind of article is this?
Satire News
Advertisement
Fake News
Real News
9
What is this website?
Unbiased news
Real news
Fake news
Satire news
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What makes this website obviously fake?
It looks unprofessional
There's no way to tell for sure without fact checking first
It has plenty of advertisements and clickbait
Its articles are biased and even ridiculous
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Why is fake news such a big problem all of a sudden?
The internet gives it a greater platform to proliferate
Because President Trump feels slighted by fake news
People are less intelligent than previous generations
Because it didn't exist until a few years ago
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What is the most effective and feasible defense against fake news in the U.S.?
Fight fire with fire: create fake news to balance the scales
Alter First Amendment rights to make it illegal
Education & dialogue. It'll always exist;we need to be savvy
Assume all news is fake unless proven without a doubt
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What kind of news can you primarily find on abcnews.com.co?
Fake News
Opinion Pieces
Real News
Satire News
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Which news organization is completely objective and does not lean towards any political party?
CNN
FOX News
There's no such thing as a completely objective news media
MSNBC
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What do you call the selecting or interpreting of info that supports your preexisting beliefs?
Blind faith
Blissful ignorance
The theory of relativity
Confirmation bias

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