Digital Debunking by Kelly Beaman
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- I have to cancel my gender reveal party. People think they are out of control.
- Hey Sonia, why are you sad?
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- A border guard used explosives for a gender reveal. It started a wildfire in Arizona that destroyed 47 000 acres!It's all over the internet!
- Oh no! What makes you think this?
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- Well we can't believe everything we see on-line without taking a minute to "Break the Fake"
- ?
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- First: Do a quick Google search with the words "fake" or "hoax" at the end There are a few easy steps we should all follow.
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- Well, that didn't get us anywhere. Let's keep trying. Our next step it to go to Snopes.com or Bit.ly/fact-search.Maybe a Fact Checker has already done this work for us.
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- Please tell me this is fake. I am so looking forward to a big party.
- So far, it looks real. There are a few more steps we can do.
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- Use Google News tab to help filter sources.
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- This isn't looking good. All the big news sources report it as being true!
- CNN
- The New York Times
- NBC News
- The Guardian
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- Well, let's examine the website closer. The author and website seem reliable. There aren't any links so this looks like the original source of this article. The news is old but the video is new. This is tricky!
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- Not so fast! The internet can be a great resource. You can use it to find safe, fun ways to have your party. Just be sure to take a minute to Break the Fake and maybe avoid explosives for this party!
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- It's a true story!
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- This is a lot to understand. 1. Google and add "fake" or "hoax" 2. Snopes.com or Bit.ly/fact search3. Google NEWS to check if reliable sources say the same thing.4. Check original source and links
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