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How to spot fake news

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  • What tool can help you identify reused or unrelated images in news articles?
    A grammar checker
    A language translator
    A reverse image search
  • Why should you pay attention to a website's layout?
    To determine how fast the website loads
    To see if it uses bright colors
    To look for grammatical errors and incorrect dates
  • What is a reverse image search mainly used for?
    Determining the age of the image
    Finding the original source of an image
  • Which step involves looking into the author and the site's supporters?
    Dig deeper
    Cross-check
    Look for unusual URLs
  • What action is recommended if a website requires you to register to access author or site details?
    Question why the information is not openly available
    Sign up immediately
    Use a fake email address to register
  • What is a possible sign of fake news in an article's content?
    Long paragraphs
    Bold claims without evidence
    Pictures with captions
  • What does “cross-checking” mean in the context of verifying news?
    Comparing one article with others from credible news outlets
    Sharing the article with friends for their opinion
  • Why are unusual domain endings like ".lo" and ".com.co" suspicious?
    They often indicate unofficial or fake sites
    They are commonly used by blogs
    They are difficult to remember
  • How can you verify if a sensational claim is true?
    Ask friends for their opinion
    Believe it if it's on social media
    Check if other credible outlets are reporting it
  • Why is it important to use fact-checking websites?
    They can confirm or debunk questionable information
    They provide tips for improving writing skills
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a red flag in a news article's layout?
    Incorrect dates
    Bold claims without sources
    Lack of contact information
    Sensationalist images
  • What might it indicate if the same image is found in multiple unrelated stories?
    The site uses high-quality image databases
    The image may not be authentic or accurately used
    The news is breaking and spreading quickly
  • What should you do if an article contains grammatical errors and incorrect dates?
    Assume the article was written in a hurry
    Ignore the errors and focus on the main content
    Consider it a potential sign of fake news
  • What should you do if you can't find information about the author of an article?
    Ignore the article completely
    Assume the information is trustworthy
    Look for information about the site that published it
  • What should you check in the URL of a news site to determine if it might be fake?
    Whether it ends with ".org"
    Whether it ends with ".lo" or ".com.co"
    Whether it includes the name of a city