Information on the Web: Spotting Fake News
Deep Fakes
- The Fact Checker’s guide to manipulated videoThe Internet is increasingly populated with false and misleading videos.
- Why Do People Fall for Fake News?Are they blinded by their political passions? Or are they just intellectually lazy?
- Reverse Image Search: Spotting Where Photos Come FromSearch an image you find on a story.
NPR's 1A on Fact Checking in the Age of Trump
Lists of Known "Fake News" Websites
- FactCheck.org's List of Fake News SitesFactCheck is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. It's funding comes from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
- List from Merrimack College, Professor Melissa ZimdarsZimdars began this list as a resource for her students.
Know the Issues & Check the Facts
- AllSides: Balanced NewsCheck the news of the day against different political perspective.
- Hoaxy: Search Engine for Fact CheckingFrom Indiana University
- Verification HandbookIntended for journalists and journalism students, VH is a place to verify people, places, and images.
- If You See Something Fake, SAY SOMETHING!Step up and call your reckless friends out!
What's Your Own Bias?
It helps if you first examine your own bias before you make judgments about the biases of others and of news sources.
Spotting Fake News Videos
Trevor Noah - Daily Show, January 21, 2019
Librarian: Matthew
CNN Video - Deepfakes videos: Inside the Pentagon's race against disinformation
HOWLER Tutorial: Tips for Spotting Fake News
Tip Graphics
HOW to SPOT FAKE NEWS
Consider the source
Click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission and its contact info.
Check the Author
If the piece has an author, do a search to evaluate credibility. Is this person a recognized expert?
Check the Date
Reposting older news does not mean its relevant to current events.
Check your biases
Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgment on this topic.
Read Beyond
Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks. What's the whole story?
Supporting Sources
Click links or search for any source information provided. Does the info support the story?
Is it a Joke?
The story might be satire. Research the site to be sure.
Ask the Experts
Ask a librarian, your instructor or a known expert or consult a fact-checking site.
Adapted from a graphic produced by the International Federation of Library Associations . For more information:
Deep Fakes - CNN
Inside the Pentagon's Race Against Disinformation (Deep Fakes)
