Evaluating Sources

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, fake news is defined as “false stories that appear to be news, spread on the internet or using other media, usually created to influence political views or as a joke.”

It's important to remember that the media may be biased when presenting news. Above is a helpful chart that shows different news sources and how biased or neutral they are.

Click this link for a detailed explanation of the chart and to access the new interactive chart. 

Check out this video from FactCheck.org on how to spot fake news.

National Public Radio offers an excellent Finder's Guide to Facts.

OnTheMedia has produced a useful list of tips for identifying fake news.