Observe: see a news headline
Ask a question: “Is this real?” (Actually read the article)
Hypothesize: “This is real news.”
Test 1: Check the URL
Test 2: Check the date
Test 3: Check your bias
Test 4: Check the site’s bias
Test 5: Do the claims match the evidence?
Test 6: If the article is repackaged news, does it link to a genuine news site with information that confirms what it says?
Analyze data
Draw conclusion
Act on results: Share/don’t share
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