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Remember to use your SMART rules when using the internet...
How to spot misleading or false content
Are you looking for warning signs that something might not be trustworthy when online?
When looking at content it’s important to check:
- does the website name look odd or unfamiliar?
- do you know who wrote it?
- is the headline shocking or designed to grab attention?
- are there lots of spelling mistakes or a messy design?
When reading posts or watching videos, can you spot:
- all-or-nothing thinking that says something is all good or bad
- jumping to conclusions without proof
- phrases like “everyone thinks this” or “you should believe this”
Why critical thinking matters
Not everything online is true. Anyone can post things, and some posts are misleading or made to grab attention.
Always check where information comes from before you believe or share it. Use the SMART rules and speak to someone you trust for help.
- Clough and Risegate Community Primary School
- Chopdike Drove, Gosberton, Clough
- Spalding, PE11 4JP
- E-Mail: enquiries@clough-risegate.lincs.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01775 750297