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Misinformation, disinformation, malinformation, and fake news

Learn how to identify and avoid misinformation, disinformation, malinformation, and fake news.

Should I share it on social media?

How often do you share, like or retweet a story or image without actually evaluating the information to see if it's credible or harmful?

Is this story shareworthy? By Newseum.

Infographic created by Newseum Ed (2017). Also, check out "Fake News: What's the Big Deal?"

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