Avoiding Fake News

With technology growing, we are able to access our news at almost anywhere at anytime. Though how are you sure that the news you are seeing is true or credible? There are many simple and easy tips to decipher the fake news from true news. First, try the CRAAP test. The CRAAP test is an easy way to fact check for misleading news. The test consist of five topics-Currency of news, relevance, authority of the post, accuracy, and purpose. Another easy and popular choice is to just “take five seconds and just Google it,” most likely you’ll find reputable websites with the information. Finally distinguish opinion from fact. When obtaining new, think about what's being said. Does it favor a side or only give one side of the story, then most likely another crucial part is being left out. Using these strategies will effectively eliminate the spread of false news.

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