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)

Screenshot of fake news infographic
The IFLA fake news infographic explains how to spot fake news
  1. Consider the source.
  2. Read beyond.
  3. Check the author.
  4. Check supporting sources and links to further information.
  5. Check the date.
  6. Check your biases.
  7. Ask the experts.

⬇️ Download full infographic

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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Link: https://online.clickview.com.au/libraries/videos/33204878/what-is-fake-news-

 

▶️ Can you spot fake news? (Clickview streaming video)

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Link: https://online.clickview.com.au/libraries/videos/33174549/can-you-spot-fake-news-