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How to fact-check fast
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Start with a question
A three-step check keeps you from spreading bad info.
In brief
Look for the original source, compare with a second reliable source, and check the date/context before sharing.
Questions to think about
- Why does speed make misinformation worse?
- Which sources do you trust and why?
- How can you correct a friend without shaming them?
Try this
Give pairs of headlines and let students test them using the three-step check.
One thing to take away
List two steps you will take before sharing a link.
Story bridge
Story bridge
The kids paused a rumor until they found the original letter. How did that change the outcome?
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