HOW CAN I TELL IF IT'S FAKE?
Some news stories, articles and posts have some truth in them, some are mostly false and some are just meant for entertainment or satire. Here are some infographics that can aid you in figuring out how much truth there is in a story.
You may want to start with this handy infographic is from LibraryGirl, a Lead School Library Media Coordinator/Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist in with 20 years of experience in public education.
- How to Spot Fake NewsThe International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions developed this handy infographic (the main points are illustrated in the box below called IFLA TIPS ON FAKE NEWS.)
- Tips for Spotting Fake NewsThis infographic (shown above) is from LibraryGirl, a Lead School Library Media Coordinator/Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist in with 20 years of experience in public education.
- Fake Or Real? How To Self-Check The News And Get The FactsThis article from NPR gives helpful tips and also discusses why fake news is such a problem.
IFLA TIPS ON FAKE NEWS
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has some solid tips for evaluating the "truthiness" of a story, post or article.
- Source: Check the site’s mission & contact info
- Read beyond: Look beyond the headline & read the article
- Author: Are they a real person?
- Supporting sources: Are there any? Check the links
- Date: Is it current?
- Is it a joke?: Does it sound outlandish or bizarre?
- Bias: Do I have one?
- Experts: Ask a librarian, use fact-checking websites or Google the CRAAP Test
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
In this article from PolitiFact, they came up with a list of websites posting deliberately false or fake news. It's not an exhaustive list but it lists some of the biggest offenders, some of which are sites meant for satire or entertainment.