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Spot fake news
Spot fake news
The rate of dissemination of messages these days is incessant, unfortunately, a lot of false or unreliable information is being spread. Links to news items from unreliable media, headlines that have been taken out of context, are old or have even been altered, chain messages that alarm the population with uncertain facts, etc. These contents only generate disinformation, alarm or may even pose a risk because they offer false advice and/or fraudulent services.
We are very vulnerable when is seemed that everything that reaches our mobile phones, which is why it is important to know how to identify hoaxes and fake news.
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Why are these hoaxes or Fake news stories created?
Why are these hoaxes or Fake news stories created?
Clickbait: These are stories that are deliberately fabricated to gain more visitors and increase advertising for websites. Clickbait stories use sensational headlines to attract attention and generate clicks to the publisher's website, usually at the expense of truth or accuracy.
Propaganda: Stories that are created to deliberately mislead audiences, promote a biased point of view or a particular political cause or agenda.
Satire/parody: Many websites and social media accounts publish fake news for entertainment and parody. For example; The Onion, Waterford Whispers, The Daily Mash, etc.
Sloppy journalism: Sometimes, reporters or journalists may publish a story with unreliable information or without verifying all the facts which may mislead the public.
Misleading headlines: Stories that are not completely false may be distorted using misleading or sensational headlines. This type of news can spread quickly on social networking sites where only headlines and small snippets of the full article are shown in the audience's news feed.
Biased news: Many people are attracted to news or stories that confirm their own beliefs or biases, and fake news can take advantage of these biases.
How can I tell if an article is fake?
How can I tell if an article is fake?
Fake articles can be difficult to spot at first, so it's good to develop the habit of checking the accuracy of any articles you read, especially those you find through social media. Here are some things you can do if you find an article that looks suspicious:
Enter the keywords from the story into a search engine and get a second opinion from a reliable news site with verifiable sources.
Check the dates implied in the article. Fake news writers sometimes take a real story from the past, slap an outrageous headline on it and try to pass it off as a current event.
Look for the source of information from the author of the article. Is the source credible?
Does the appearance of the website look a bit odd? Some fake news sites simulates the appearance of legitimate news sources, fooling the casual reader.
Take a look at the headlines of other stories on the same website. Are most of them hard to believe? Shocking? If so, question the website's practices.
Is the article really a hoax? When we say fake news, we're not talking about comedy sites like The Onion and ClickHole, which write funny stories based on current events.
It takes time to make sure an article is honest and accurate, but fake news writers expect no one to verify the accuracy of their work. Remember, extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. Be careful before sharing articles online.
Exercise 1. Broadcasting messages.
Exercise 1. Broadcasting messages.
Create a text document where you paste the screenshots and answer the following questions:
Answer the following questions about image Nº1 through instant messaging or through your social networks? Analyse the content following the 5 guidelines below and discuss your answers with your peers.
How did you find this content?
Who is the author?
Why did they create this content?
Could it be interpreted differently?
Look at the facts - are they realistic?
¿Qué harías si recibes esta información en tu móvil?
Exercise 2. Spreading messages
Exercise 2. Spreading messages
Answer the following questions about image Nº2 through instant messaging or through your social networks? Analyse the content following the 5 guidelines below and discuss your answers with your colleagues.
How did you find this content?
Who is the author?
Why did they create this content?
Could it be interpreted differently?
Look at the facts - are they realistic?
¿Qué harías si recibes esta información en tu móvil?
c4_pdf_rp_muevete_seguro_rrss.pdfExercise 3. Before publishing or broadcasting.
Exercise 3. Before publishing or broadcasting.
Navigate through the left panel and solve the following mazes when sharing, broadcasting, publishing, adding users or content in your social networks.
Indicate in the document the result you have reached.
Exercise 4. Fake news
Exercise 4. Fake news
Go to the following website https://www.genbeta.com/tag/cazadores-de-fakes and take a screenshot and paste it in the document.
Copy the following questions and answer them in the document.
What does the website Fakes hunters do?
What hoaxes have caught your attention?
Do you believe some of this information to be true?
Which sites, extensions or tools try to avoid fake news?
Finally, save this practice as Práctica5.NombreyApellidos.odt and upload it to the virtual classroom.
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