Research Guides: Evaluating Sources: Evaluating Media/News Sources

Fake News- What is It?

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.”

Useful Fact-Checking Websites

How to Spot Fake News Video

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

Finding Reputable News Sources

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

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

Books on Fake News

The Anatomy of Fake News by Nolan Higdon
Call Number: Main Collection PN4888.F35 H54 2020
The Anatomy of Fake News offers the first historical examination of fake news for the purpose of creating effective critical news literacy. Higdonemploys a critical-historical media ecosystems approach to identify the producers, themes, purposes, and influences of fake news. The findings are incorporated into an invaluable fake news detection kit.
News Literacy: the Keys to Combating Fake News by Michelle Luhtala; Jacquelyn Whiting
This guide to teaching news literacy explores a wealth of resources and classroom-tested lessons that educators in grades 7-12 can use in their own libraries and classrooms.
The Truth Matters by Bruce Bartlett
Call Number: Main Collection PN4815.2 .B37 2017
The media and political landscapes are littered with untrustworthy sources and the dangerous concept of "fake news." Bartlett presents actionable tips and tricks for reading critically, judging sources, using fact-checking sites, avoiding confirmation bias, identifying trustworthy experts, and more.

Evaluating Sources

Fake News Part 1 Video

Fake News Part 2 Video

Fake News- What is It?

Useful Fact-Checking Websites

How to Spot Fake News Video

Finding Reputable News Sources

Books on Fake News