Navigating the News: Fake News

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• How to Spot Fake News

  From the International Federation of Library Associations, follow these 8 simple steps to help you discover if a story is real or fake.

• Lessons from the Fake News Pandemic of 1942

  The history folks at Politico share a story that reminds us fake news isn't new.

• The Long and Brutal History of Fake News

  "Bogus news has been around a lot longer than real news. And it’s left a lot of destruction behind," says this article from Politico, which reaches back to 1475.

• Fake News Road Show: Science Edition

  Presentation for STEMinar, December 1, 2017.

Not all "news" sites are really news. Some are fake, misleading, unreliable, or worse. Don't count on Google to do the work of evaluating for you -- many of these "news" sites sort to the top of the results list when you search.

How to Outsmart Fake News in Your Facebook Feed

• From CNN, a brief introduction to types of fake or misleading news and tips, and 10 skills for spotting fake news.

False, Misleading, Clickbait-y and/or Satirical "News Sources"

• This list is a work-in-progress, and includes tips for analyzing news sources.  This list is being compiled by Melissa Zanders, an assistant professor of communication at Merrimack College.
  Read the article, "Meet the Professor Who's Trying to Help You Steer Clear of Clickbait."

FACTitious: The Fake News Game

Play the fake news game! Choose "quick start" to play three rounds without creating an account.

• FACTitious: A Game That Tests Your Sense

  Test your skill at recognizing fake news with this interactive online game. Choose "quick start" to play the game without signing in, or create an account and keep your score.