McMaster Libraries. (2015, January 23). How Library Stuff Works: How to Evaluate Resources (the CRAAP Test) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/_M1-aMCJHFg

How to Spot Fake News

• Consider the Source - Click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission and its contact info.
• Read Beyond - Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks. What's the whole story?
• Check the Author - Do a quick search on the author. Are they credible? Are they real?
• Supporting Sources? - Click on those links. Determine if the info given actually supports the story. 
• Check the Date - Reposting old news stories doesn't mean they're relevant to current events.
• Is it a Joke? - If it is too outlandish, it might be satire. Research the site and author to be sure. 
• Check your Biases - Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgment. 
• Ask the Experts - Ask a librarian or consult a fact-checking site. 

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). (2020, July 10). How to spot fake news [Infographic]. IFLA. https://www.ifla.org/publications/node/11174

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