TIPS TO IDENTIFY FAKE NEWS

Even people who are aware of the damage that fake news can cause may not realize they’re reading or viewing fake news until a friend or a legitimate media outlet identifies the bogus report for them. First Check the source because sometimes, fake news sites may have spelling errors in the URL. And Second Check the author if they are credible. Check if they are real and are they famous or if they have a good reputation etc etc.. And third check the other sources: are they reputable news or media outlets reporting stories? (For more tips for students and educators on spotting fake news, visit the News Literacy Project, a nonprofit group that works with media and schools to combat the spread of misinformation.) These tips will highlight the subtle indications of falsehoods students can look for in the news they consume and the vetting required to identify fake news and stop it from spreading.