Fake news is prevalent because it seems so real. But passing it along via social media is more than sharing. It lends credibility to untrustworthy sources. By explaining click baits, bias and information bubbles, this video helps viewers discern what’s real and what’s not. Startling examples of altered photos reveal the skills employed by fake newsmongers. Cross-referencing to determine objective news sources and sites is explained along with reverse image search and expert confirmation. This video will assist viewers in getting past the hype of fake news to discover the real story.

Originally released by Motion Masters, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 08, 2017.

Search and Compare (6:39); --Check Your Bias (5:09); -- Ask the Experts (3:57); -- Summary (5:57); -- Credits: Fake News: Part 2 (2:07); -- Fake News 2 (17:34); -- How to Recognize Fake News: Part 1-Clip 3-Images (1:12); .