Fake news has recently become big news. It's nothing new but has become much more mainstream. Many people believe something they see because they agree with it, this doesn't make it real. Understand your own biases and scrutinize the information you find.
Here are some tips:
Slow down. Listen, watch and read closely.
Find out where the information is coming from - verify it in a library database.
Watch out for emotional appeals - these can often cloud your judgment.
Be weary of social media news statements - many of these are false.
Ask yourself "How do I know what I know?" And ask this of others
What is Fake News?
What is Fake News?
Fake news is news stories or other information that is false. It may be fully fabricated, with no sources, quotes, or verifiable information or may be information that has been manipulated to mislead.
