Read the text and match the sentences to the gaps.How to spot fake newsThere is a range of fake news: from crazy stories which people easily recognize to more subtle types of misinformation. Experts in media studies and online psychology have been examining the fake news phenomenon. Read these tips, and don’t get fooled! 1. Check the source пустоAlso, think about how the story makes you feel . Does it look real? Is the text well written? Are there a variety of other stories or is it just one story? Fake news websites often use addresses that sound like real newspapers, but don’t have many real stories about other topics. If you aren’t sure, click on the ‘About’ page and look for a clear description of the organization. 2. Watch out for fake photos Many fake news stories use images that are Photoshopped or taken from an unrelated site. пустоIf you find a news story that you know is fake, the most important advice is: don’t share it . Or use a tool like Google Reverse Image search. It will show you if the same image has been used in other contexts. 3. Check the story in other places пустоLook at the website where the story comes from . If you do find it on many other sites, then it probably isn’t fake (although there are some exceptions), as many big news organizations try to check their sources before they publish a story. 4. Look for other signs There are other techniques that fake news uses. These include using ALL CAPS and lots of ads that pop up when you click on a link. пустоLook to see if the story you are reading is on other news sites that you know and trust . If the news story makes you angry, it’s probably designed to make you angry. If you know these things about online news, and can apply them in your everyday life, then you have the control over what to read, what to believe and most importantly what to share. пустоSometimes, if you just look closely at an image, you can see if it has been changed .

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