Introduction

The web is full of questionable stuff, from​ rumors and inaccurate information to outright lies and so-called fake news. So how can we sort through the bad and find what's credible?

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​You will learn about why and how false information ends up online in the first place, and then practice evaluating the credibility of the information you find online.

​Vocabulary

• Bias - showing a strong opinion or preference for or against something or someone.showing a strong opinion or preference for or against something or someone​

​Vocab

​Corroboration - an additional source that confirms or supports a news story, article, or piece of information.

Credible - able to be believed; trustworthy

Evaluate - to carefully examine something to figure out its value