Don't Fall for a FAKE.

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  • Author(s): Li Shotz, Jennifer
  • Source:
    Scholastic News - Edition 4. 4/27/2020, Vol. 82 Issue 19, p2-3. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MISINFORMATION; SOCIAL media; FAKE news; TWITTER (Web resource); YOUTUBE (Web resource)
    • Abstract:
      The article presents the misinformation being shared on social media like fake news article posting on Twitter and YouTube presenting false information as fact. Topics include people spreading hoaxes for fun or getting likes or shares; goal of the viral hoaxes is to change people's opinions and affecting people's vote; and using reliable sources such as trusted news websites or .gov sites.