The ability to select and find trustworthy sources of information and news is an important skill. Can you spot the difference between fact and fiction?
7 steps to identifying fake news
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, 2021)
- Consider the source.
- Read beyond.
- Check the author.
- Check supporting sources and links to further information.
- Check the date.
- Check your biases.
- Ask the experts.
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. (2021, March). How to spot fake news [Infographic]. https://repository.ifla.org/bitstream/123456789/167/2/how_to_spot_fake_news.pdf
Want to learn more?
Check out these Library resources to learn more and develop your fake news identification skills:
ℹ️ Guide to identifying fake news (Research skills guide)
https://holmesglen.libguides.com/researchskills/fakenews
Learn the basics of evaluating news sources, including links to fact checking sources.
▶️ What is fake news? (ClickView streaming video)
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▶️ Can you spot fake news? (Clickview streaming video)
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