The media is filled with misleading ads and stories--especially during election season.
Don't be fooled!
- Consider the source: click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission, and its contact information
- 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 information given actually supports the story.
- Check the date: reposting old news stories doesn't mean they are relevant to current events.
- It is 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 judgement
- Ask the Experts- ask a librarian, or consult a fact checking web site
How to Spot Fake News - by FactCheck.org
See Also:
Evaluating Sources with the CRAAP Test
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