Information or Misinformation?
Evaluating News Sources: Spotting Misinformation, Disinformation, and Propaganda -- * just keeps getting more critically important *
Evaluate your sources
Tips: How to Critically Analyze Information Sources.
A guide to the critical questions you should ask when you consider the appropriateness of a particular book, article, media resource, or Web site for your research
Infographic: Tips for Spotting Fake News
How to Spot Fake News
- Consider the Source - Click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission and its contact info.
- Read Beyond - Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks. What's the whole story?
- Check the Author - Do a quick search on the author. Are they credible? Are they real?
- Supporting Sources? - Click on those links. Determine if the info given actually supports the story.
- Check the Date - Reposting old news stories doesn't mean they're relevant to current events.
- Is it a Joke? - If it is too outlandish, it might be satire. Research the site and author to be sure.
- Check your Biases - Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgment.
- Ask the Experts - Ask a librarian or consult a fact-checking site.