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UNIT 4

Fake news is content that is not factual. This includes stories that are circulated online, usually via social media but also in the press,to make people believe something untrue, or stories that may be true in part, but have been exaggerated or distorted to make the reader adopt a certain point of view. Fake news is not new, but the internet has provided an international platform for it.

What is fake news?

People share fake news on social media, repeating what they've heard in the same way as repeatinggossip at a party.

How does fake newsspread?

To avoid being tricked by fake news, consider these questions:• Is it being reported elsewhere?

Have you seen this story anywhere else online, on TV or radio?• Is the site name normal?

• Do the photos and videos look right? Or do they look manipulated?

• Does the headline agree with the content of the article? Read the entire piece before you share a story to be sure that it is an article you really want to share.

• Do you have any doubts? If yes, check with an adult and ask them what they think about the story. The internet was invented as a tool for sharing information. We're all responsible when it comes to preserving its potential for good.

Do you trust the website where you saw this story? Do you recognize its name?

Adapted from: From coronavirus to 5G, here are the fake news dangers affecting kids now - and how to protect them. (n.d.) Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2TWV70E



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