What is the best definition of "Fake News"?

Information that looks like real news but is intentionally false/misleading

Before believing a news story, what's one of the first things you should check?

The website or source it came from

Why might people be more likely to share fake news without checking it first?

Emotional responses can encourage quick, unchecked sharing.

Which of these is a sign of reputable journalism?

Citing sources and providing evidence

You see a shocking news story. To check its accuracy you perform a "reverse image search." What does this help you do?

See if the images have appeared elsewhere

What is "fake news" primarily designed to do?

Deceive or mislead you, often for a specific purpose

If you're unsure if a news story is true, what's a good strategy?

Check if other, well-known news sources are reporting the same story

Which statement best defines "Clickbait"?

Sensational headlines designed to trick you into clicking a link

What's the main difference between "fake news" and "clickbait"?

Fake news is false information; clickbait wants clicks, but could be true

What is the main difference between misinformation and disinformation?

Disinformation is deliberately wrong, but misinformation is an accident

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1
What is the best definition of "Fake News"?
Stories published by small, independent websites
Any news story you don't agree with.
News that is slightly exaggerated
Information that looks like real news but is intentionally false/misleading
2
Before believing a news story, what's one of the first things you should check?
If your friends know about it
If the pictures look real
How many likes it has on social media
The website or source it came from
3
A news report only interviews people who agree with one viewpoint. What might this indicate?
Reputable Journalism
Biased News
Clickbait
Fake News
4
Why might people be more likely to share fake news without checking it first?
They enjoy spending time checking every detail
It's fun to see how many likes you can get
They are trying to trick their friends
Emotional responses can encourage quick, unchecked sharing.
5
Which of these is a sign of reputable journalism?
Sharing opinions, not facts
Stories that make you feel an emotion without explaining why
Citing sources and providing evidence
Sensational headlines with lots of exclamation marks
6
A news story uses emotive language to describe something without providing specific actions or facts. This is often?
Factual reporting
Fair persuasion
Misinformation
Bias
7
People are more likely to believe fake news if it confirms what they already think. What is this called?
Confirmation bias
Group thought
The bandwagon effect
Wishful thinking
8
You see a shocking news story. To check its accuracy you perform a "reverse image search." What does this help you do?
See if the images have appeared elsewhere
See if the image fits the story
Find more images related to the story
Find different versions of the story's text
9
Someone shares a story they believe is true, but it turns out to be false. This is an example of:
Reputable News
Misinformation
Clickbait
Disinformation
10
You see a headline: "You Won't BELIEVE What This Celebrity Ate For Breakfast! Click NOW!" What is this?
Fake News
Clickbait
Biased News
Reputable Journalism
11
What is "fake news" primarily designed to do?
Show you funny cat videos
Give you important information
Deceive or mislead you, often for a specific purpose
Make you laugh
12
If you're unsure if a news story is true, what's a good strategy?
Decide based on the picture
Check if other, well-known news sources are reporting the same story
Share it with all your friends to get their opinion
Assume it's true until someone proves it wrong
13
Which statement best defines "Clickbait"?
News headlines that are always factual and unbiased
Long, detailed articles that provide deep analysis
Articles that only appear in online sources
Sensational headlines designed to trick you into clicking a link
14
What's the main difference between "fake news" and "clickbait"?
Clickbait is always true, fake news is always false
Fake news is false information; clickbait wants clicks, but could be true
There is no difference; they are the same thing
Fake news wants you to buy something; clickbait wants you to vote
15
What is the main difference between misinformation and disinformation?
Disinformation is always true, but misinformation is false
Misinformation is about politics, while disinformation is about health
Disinformation is deliberately wrong, but misinformation is an accident
Misinformation is on social media, while disinformation is in newspapers

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