News reporting today has changed due to a variety of factors. Technology is probably the largest force driving news reporting today. It impacts how we access news, how much news we can access, how we interact with news, and how we spread news. News today is transmitted at such a rapid speed and vast volume that it is difficult for us to fact check it all.
Where we decide to get our news involves a variety of factors which also influences what news we choose to believe. Some of the news sources listed below are biased, inaccurate, or false, and some of the sources are accurate and credible Examine the news closely to determine its validity. Don't rely on whether you agree with it or not. That is not a measure of accuracy. Use some of the tools in this Libguide to help you evaluate the news.
Deciding what to believe in today's complex information landscape takes critical thinking, soul-searching, and unbiased fact-checking. Consider asking yourself whether you believe that a news source is accurate because:
In fact, none of these are criteria for evaluation. Critical thinking requires stepping outside your comfort zone and asking yourself "how do I know what I know?" It also requires asking the same of the sources you choose to use. Where does your information come from?