If news items (fake or true) can be uploaded easily online, how can one discern fake news?
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Tips for Students on How to Identify Fake News
Throughout the 2016 U.S. election cycle, politicians and the media would frequently use the term “fake news.” Originally intended to describe the type of falsified, non-factual news content that was proliferating via social media, the term has taken on another meaning as President Donald Trump and other politicians shout “fake news” to attack and discredit reporting from media organizations running news stories the politicians don’t like, even though the reporting is factual and verified.
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How to Recognize a Fake News Story (Huffington Post)
For the whole story and more information on the list provided above.
Fake Or Real? How To Self-Check The News And Get The Facts
A news item from NPR, with tips on how to self-check the news to ensure you're getting a real news story.
What are Confirmation Bias Examples?
"Confirmation bias is the tendency for people to selectively search for and consider information that confirms already held beliefs. People also tend to reject evidence that contradicts their opinions." This page has some examples of confirmation bias.
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