Misinformation spreads quickly. Learn to spot it.
Types of Misinformation
- Fake News: Completely fabricated stories designed to deceive.
- Satire/Parody: Humor that might be mistaken for truth (e.g., The Onion).
- Clickbait: Sensational headlines designed to get clicks, often misleading.
- Biased News: Real news presented with a strong slant.
Verification Tools
- Fact-Checking Sites: Snopes, PolitiFact, FactCheck.org.
- Reverse Image Search: Check if an image is real or re-used from an old event.
- Lateral Reading: Don't just stay on the page. Open new tabs to see what other sources say about the website or author.