HOW CAN YOU

PROTECT
YOURSELF
FROM
FAKE NEWS?
In the Age of Misinformation

Information sourced from Library Guide | libraryguides.mta.ca

WHAT IS FAKE NEWS?

Fake news stories attempt to pass off as real false claims

that are not supported by any credible evidence. Fake news
is most commonly defined as a fabricated story that imitates
the style and appearance of real news articles with an
intention to deceive.This deception can be motivated by
mischief or calculated disinformation.

TYPES OF
FAKE NEWS
Clickbait - a story, often sensational or
featuring a sensational headline, geared
toward getting “clicks” (to generate ad
revenue)

Sponsored content - a story that is made

to appear as independent journalism
when in fact it is public relations or
advertising.

Fabricated journalism - news stories that

are completely made up (including
fabricated quotes and sources, etc.)
HOW TO IDENTIFY
WHAT IS REAL
FROM
WHAT IS FAKE?

CONSIDER THE SOURCE

Investigate the site. Check the

mission and the motives of the
author in the story.

CHECK THE AUTHOR

Do a research and identify the

credibility of the author.

CHECK THE DATE

Check the news stories if is
relevant to current events or if
it is a repost.

EXAMINE THE EVIDENCE

Examine the evidence if it
proves that something
definitely happened or some
facts have been distorted.

READ BEYOND
Headlines can be eye-
catching to get clicks. Make
sure if the given info supports
the headline.

DEVELOP A CRITICAL MINDSET

Approach what you see and
and hear rationally and
critically. Use you common
sense.

Sources:
https://www.mindtools.com
news.htmhttps://www.ifla.org
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