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"Fake News", Disinformation and Misinformation

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What really is "Fake News"?

“news articles that are intentionally and verifiably false”, designed to manipulate people’s perceptions of real facts, events, and statements..

 Is it "Fake News" or not?

whether or not a site or information source Passes or Fails the C.R.A.A.P test is  a great tool to determine if information is reliable

Fact Checking Sources

 Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world.  Other well known fact checking sites are Snopes and Politifact.

Spreading Fake News

What are the lessons and tools you can use to become a more media literate consumer of information? How not to spread misinformation.

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