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An interview with a fake news creator

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Key message

A journalist tracks down and interviews a fake news creator.

National Public Radio journalist Laura Sydell finds a fake news creator, beginning with a single hoax news item and following the digital trail all the way to his home.

Read about her detective work and interview with the creator.

Curriculum and syllabus links

Civics and Citizenship S4

  • ACHCS056, ACHCS070 Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues

Civics and Citizenship S5

  • ACHCS084, ACHCS097 Critically evaluate information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues
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