#StrongerTogether ! Y-E-A-H... “Facebook releases 10 tips on how to spot, stop fake news"

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Y-E-A-H... “Facebook releases 10 tips on how to spot, stop fake news

Facebook, in partnership with the News Literacy Council, Arizona State U’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and News Literacy Lesson for Digital Citizens, released a list of steps users can take to avoid fake news. … “

(The headlines from the 10 tips!:)

"1. Be skeptical of headlines. 

2. Look closely at the URL. 

3. Investigate the source. 

4. Watch for unusual formatting. 

5. Consider the photos. 

6. Inspect the dates. 

7. Check the evidence. 

8. Look at other reports. 

9. Is the story a joke? 

10. Some stories are intentionally false. ... "

You can read more about being a good consumer of news on FB here

( Courtesy of WYFF4 )

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The Democratic Party Website

The Democratic Party on Facebook

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