A viral post claims that a new law bans free speech, but fact-checking websites say otherwise. What should you do?

Verify the claim with multiple credible sources before sharing

How do dictators often use misinformation?

To control narratives and suppress opposition

What major political event happened in January 2025?

Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration

What is going on in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rebel and government forces are currently fighting with one another

What does the term "conflict and controversy" mean in news reporting?

It refers to topics that attract public debate and differing opinions

What major event occurred between Israel and Gaza in early 2025?

A ceasefire agreement was reached

What is the primary concern about misinformation?

It can mislead people and distort public opinion

Why is proximity an important factor in newsworthiness?

People are more likely to care about events that happen closer to them

Which of the following is an example of opinion news?

A political columnist expressing their personal viewpoint

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A viral post claims that a new law bans free speech, but fact-checking websites say otherwise. What should you do?
Share it immediately because it's trending
Verify the claim with multiple credible sources before sharing
Share it immediately because it's trending
Assume all viral posts are true
2
Which of the following events was a major natural disaster in early 2025?
Los Angeles wildfires
Earthquake in Japan
Tsunami in Southeast Asia
Volcanic eruption in Italy
3
How do dictators often use misinformation?
To control narratives and suppress opposition
To strengthen independent journalism
To encourage open political debate
To increase media transparency
4
What major political event happened in January 2025?
The U.S. withdrawal from NATO
The signing of a new U.S.-China trade deal
The impeachment of a U.S. president
Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration
5
What is going on in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States has sent strikes to its capital
The government has collapsed
Rebel and government forces are currently fighting with one another
It has gone to war with Rwanda
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Which of these is NOT one of the “Four Moves and a Habit” for fact-checking?
Cross-check with other sources
Stop and think before sharing
Only trust viral stories
Investigate the source
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What does the term "conflict and controversy" mean in news reporting?
It is another term for misinformation
It refers to topics that attract public debate and differing opinions
All of the above
It only applies to war-related news
8
What major event occurred between Israel and Gaza in early 2025?
A full-scale war broke out
Nuclear missiles sent to Gaza
A ceasefire agreement was reached
Israel withdrew all troops from the region
9
What is the primary concern about misinformation?
It can mislead people and distort public opinion
It is only spread by unreliable bloggers
It makes news more entertaining
It only affects political leaders
10
Why is proximity an important factor in newsworthiness?
It only applies to global news
People are more likely to care about events that happen closer to them
It determines how fast a story is published
It means a story must include eyewitness accounts
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Which of the following is an example of opinion news?
A fact-checking website debunking a viral claim
A political columnist expressing their personal viewpoint
A journalist analyzing the effects of a policy with supporting data
A breaking news report on a presidential speech

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