What is Fake/False News

False News is a type of journalism with the goal to purposely misinform or spread hoaxes through print, broadcast, and social media. “False news” is not news you disagree with. There is an intent present to mislead for financial, political, or malicious gain. As the term "fake news" has become politicized, try not to use it in regards to misinformation.

The ability to tell accurate news from false news is an important skill that you'll use your entire life. This guide will give provide you information and resources to assist in detecting misleading or false information. 

There is also a variety of satire(funny) information on the internet created for entertainment that looks like real news and can be interpreted as news when it was designed to make people laugh. It is important to understand the difference and how to evaluate news. 

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False News/Media