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Evaluation of "Fake News"
For each news item, answer the following questions.
- Why might someone be convinced by the news item? What might make it believable?
- How would you go about evaluating the claims being made in the news item? What questions would you ask? What information or evidence would you look for?
Overall Question: What might motivate someone to share one of these news items online? What ethical problems or considerations does "fake news" present?
Evaluation Criteria Activity
In your group, develop a list of at least three criteria or questions you would use to evaluate the credibility of a source. Post your criteria on this webpage.
Using your criteria, evaluate the credibility of the following two websites. Is one more credible than the other? Why or why not?
