Detecting and Debunking Fake News: Effective Strategies Revealed
Learn how to spot and counter fake news on social media through a comprehensive discussion and presentation. Discover a three-step process involving content, design, and source checks, along with valuable insights on detecting misinformation. Enhance your media literacy and protect yourself from misleading information online.
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Exercise Discussion: How to Detect Fake News #IMMUNE Module 4
Brainstorming How can you detect fake news (on social media)? What are steps you can take to debunk fake news? Image: Boris Zerwann
Presentation and discussion How can you detect fake news (on social media)? What are steps you can take to debunk fake news?
A three-step process to detect fake news 1. Check the content of the message 2. Check the design of the message 3. Check the source of the message
1. Check the content of the message Is the message plausible? Is the message consistent with my knowledge? Is the message consistent with current scientific findings? Is the message consistent with reporting in other media?
2. Check the design of the message Content design Visual design Do they use professional language? Do they use emotional images, videos, etc.? If yes, be careful! If not, be careful! Do they use a lot of emotions? If yes, be careful! Do they present several viewpoints? If not, be careful! Do they use a professional design? If not, be careful! Are there spelling mistakes? If yes, be careful!
3. Check the source of the message Who disseminates the message? Where is the message published? By whom is the message published? Who are the "friends" of the publishing person?
