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Friday, May 12, 2017

8 ways to spot fake news

Fake news is nothing new and it has got worse recently. With social media, fake and bogus stories can reach more people more quickly than before in the past.

Here are 8 ways to spot fake news:
  1. Consider the source
  2. Read beyond the headline
  3. Check the author
  4. What's the support?
  5. Check the date
  6. Is this some kind of joke?
  7. Check your biases
  8. Consult the experts
» How to Spot Fake News | FactCheck.Org

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