Secondary Reference Sets: Fake News

Media and News Literacy

What is Fake News?

Why is Fake News a Problem?

The Four Types of Fake News.

• Disinformation (Fake News)
• Satire
• Native Advertising
• Bias/Slanted

Never be Fooled!

• Separate fact from fiction - Evaluate your sources

Media and News Literacy Resources

• Resources for teaching Media and News Literacy

Fake News as a Job

Fake news creators lie to make money.

The Consequences of Fake News

The spread of false information can have serious consequences for society.

Fake News as Health Information

Fake news creators give you false health information, usually to convince you to buy something from them.

Canadian video debunking fake online health claims becomes viral hit

Fake News Creation

Further Reading - Click this link to read an interview with a highly successful fake news creator.

How does the spread of false information affect society?

To what extent is it ethical to create fake news in order to make money?

To what extent is it ethical to create fake news in order to win an election, a referendum, or other political goal?