That’s not true!
- POSTED ON: 4 Feb, 2022
- TOTAL VIEWS: 349 Views
- POSTED BY: Young World | Article by Nimi Kurian
- ARTICLE POINTS: 150 Points
Here’s how you can identify fake news
Identify the source: Is the news from a website you are familiar with or trust? The URL of fake news sites may end with .com.co, .lo or .infonet instead of .com or .in
Be critical: Fake news spreads easily because of its shock value or seems genuine. So before you share any news or information, stop and ask yourself: who wrote the article? Are they trying to convince me of a certain idea? Is it trying to get me to click?
Other reports: Are other news sites also sharing this news? Search the Internet for more articles on the same topic. If you cannot find it, it’s probably fake.
Examine the sources: A genuine news article will include quotes from experts, cite research articles, mention real data and statistics. If these are missing, you definitely need to doubt it.
Photos can lie: With modern editing software that are also available for free, a photo used in a story could be edited or even be from another place or date.
Listen to yourself: If a news item doesn’t sound right or is too good to be true, maybe it isn’t. Trust your instinct.
Fake news is a global problem. It can range from harmless misrepresented news articles to those fabricated to cause harm, incite violence or promote prejudice against a section of people. Now take a look at these news snippets that are not true.