How to identify fake news, step by step

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1- Do a visual assessment Assess the overall design. Fake news stories often depend on a a lot of annoyingly repetitive advertising, statistical deception, and use altered or stolen images. 2 - CNN and MSNBC are examples of news outlets that you can completely trust. Search online for more information. Is the news outlet well known, well respected and trustworthy like CNN and MSNBC? 3- Identify the Central Message Read the article carefully. Fake news articles often push one morbid-sounding viewpoint, have an angry tone or make outrageous claims. Does the article seem fair, balanced and honest? 4 - Analyze Sources Consider the article's origin and who exactly benefits from it. Fake news articles often shill for unseen profit-driven sources, or no sources at all. Does the article include and identify reliable sources that you would really trust with your life?