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Fake News

Research > ​Fake News

ABC Media Literacy:


Questioning News

Interactive: Real, LOLZ, Oops or Fake?

Interactive: Source Checker

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ABC videos, games and articles about media literacy, fake news and journalism.
​Can you spot a fake? This interactive game created by ABC teaches you how to identify a fake news story then tests your lie detector skills.
​Do you know what news sources are? Can you spot a reliable one in a news story? Test your re-source-fulness in ABC's source checker quiz.

Hoax Websites and Fake News:


The concept of 'fake news' has received a lot of publicity in recent times, particularly in light of the recent American elections. Just as there may be fake news on social media, there are also fake websites. On this page you will find some examples of fake news and hoax websites and some tips on how to spot if the website you're looking at is fake.

How to Spot Fake News

Fake News Fooling Millions

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Article about the trend in fake news that also shares tips on how to spot fake news.
An article detailing how can we separate fact from fiction in news articles online.

Fact Checking Websites:


RMIT ABC Fact Check

The Conversation Fact Check

FactCheck.org

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The RMIT ABC Fact Check website evaluates whether the claims made by people trying to influence Australian policy makers are making true or false claims.
​The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. The Conversation also have a fact check section of their website.
A not-for-profit website aiming to monitor the factual accuracy of current news articles about U.S. Politics. 

Video Resources:


Hungry Beast: Gullible Cities

Playground politics: Facts and opinions

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This is the story of the Levitt Institute, as featured on Media Watch, as conceived by Hungry Beast.

How to Spot Fake News

​Behind The News: Fake News

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A quick BTN video on how to recognise fake news articles online and why it is an issue.

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  • Home
  • Subject Guides
    • Year 7 >
      • Science - Astronomy
      • Science - Ecology/Sustainability
      • Ancient China
      • Ancient Egypt
      • Ancient Greece
      • Ancient Rome
      • Australian Government
      • Hidden Figures
      • Once
    • Year 8 >
      • Crow Country
      • Medieval Europe
      • Shogunate Japan
      • Vikings
    • Year 9 >
      • Australian History
      • Industrial Revolution
      • World War 1
    • Year 10 >
      • Earth & Space
      • Law
      • Presenting Argument
      • Romeo and Juliet
      • World War 2
    • Year 11 >
      • Crime and punishment
      • Hamlet
      • The Hate U Give
      • Macbeth
      • Presenting Argument
    • Year 12 >
      • Emily Dickinson
      • The Winter's Tale
      • Dracula
      • The Longest Memory
      • Nine Days
      • North and South
      • Presenting Argument
      • Rear Window
      • History: Revolutions >
        • American Revolution >
          • General Resources
          • Databases
          • Causes of the Revolution
          • Consequences of the Revolution
          • Groups
        • French Revolution >
          • General Resources
          • Databases
          • Causes of the Revolution
          • Consequences of the Revolution
        • Study Skills
    • Presentation Tools
  • eBooks
  • Research Skills
    • Bibliographies
    • Evaluating Resources : RADAR
    • Google search tips
    • Fake News
    • Plagiarism
    • Plan your search strategy
    • Search Engines
    • Tutorials
  • Search
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  • Teacher Resources
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