In this social media world each and everyone knows what is fake news. some people guess what is fake and what is right but some not just because in today’s scenario The topic of fake news is as old as the news industry itself—misinformation, hoaxes, propaganda, and satire have long been in existence.
Fake News is: information that cannot be verified, without sources, and possibly untrue.
there are so many types of fake news
Deliberate Misinformation
There is fake news written for profit and then shared on social media among targeted groups of people who want to believe that it is true. The intention is for the fake news to spread without readers taking the time to properly verify it. This type of fake news is untrue news.
False Headlines: headlines that catch a reader’s attention to make them click on the fake news. This type of fake news is misleading at best and untrue at worst.
Social Media Sharing
Social media’s ability to show a large number of news items in a short time means that users might not take the time to research and verify each one. These sites often rely on shares, likes, or followers who then turn news items into a popularity contest—and just because something is popular and widely-shared does not mean it’s true. now this is the most popular types in which we are facing in lockdown covid-19.
Evaluate and Verify: Questions to Ask Yourself
just think yourself first that it is correct or fake there are many ways which we can identify
Who is the creator?
The first question in figuring out if a something is fake news is by looking at the individual who created it, or understanding the organization behind it.like PTI or any news agency.
Is there a byline or introduction, and are you aware of the person’s expertise?
What is the name of the organization creating or hosting the content?
- Search online research databases to see what the author has written/published.
- Is this a firsthand account, or is this being seen through the eyes of an editor?
What is the message?
The second question in determining if something is fake news is by looking at the message itself and understanding what is being communicated.
- Is the website this news appears on updated regularly?
- What is the date of the story?
- Is the news fact or is it more opinion?
Why was this created?
The third question in determining if something is fake news is by looking at why the message was created.
- Is this news actually an advertisement?
- Are the sources being paid?
It is always a good idea to verify information before you share it with others—in person or on social media. we should always check each and everything before uploading any news or any post and by carefully handle the situation of this fake news and the people who are gaining popularity or followers by this read byline and check the data by newspaper, tv or internet So , people please be careful in this situation.
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