Carolyn Thompson, in an article written for the Associated Press, advises on how to spot fake news. Here are her suggestions:
- Consider where it was first published?
- Is there a source?
- Is the source reliable?
- Has it been “fact checked?”
- Is it aimed at riling you up?
- Beware of satire. (The Onion, Andy Borowitz)
- Does it have the “ring of truth.”
Try these suggestions on the following:
- Obama is a Muslim.
- Obama is a Communist.
- Obama was born in Kenya.
- Hillary Clinton has cancer.
- President Obama banned the Pledge of Allegiance in schools (on an impostor web site)
- Valerie Jarrett moved into the Obama’s home to help Barack try to destroy Trump.
- Obama had Trump’s phone tapped before he became president.
- Activists marching with signs are paid by George Soros.
- The Trump campaign conspired with Russians.
Are any of the above believable? Ask yourself why.
Note: I can’t find a link to Carolyn Thompson’s original article which appeared in the Elmira Star-Gazette, but you can search it up if you are interested.
New NY 23rd 
Carolyn Thompson’s AP article can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/article/869ef17ddfc34a2ab5bc5be038f6362b/new-civics-course-schools-how-avoid-fake-news
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You forgot that if it is posted here it is fake
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Hi Bob. It is always good to hear from you. I am glad you are still a fan.
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Still here, and nothing has changed , you keep posting the same old GARBAGE . I still want to know how much you’re getting paid.
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I thoroughly enjoy Mr. Hungerford’s informative and thought provoking articles. It is you Mr. McGill who spews garbage. Why don’t you join the trolls on Yahoo online?
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Bob McGill, based on your Facebook page, people don’t care what you have to say there either. https://www.facebook.com/bob.mcgill.900
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