Identifying False & Misleading News

Fake, hoax,snopes-fake-news-sites satire, or just plain misleading, how can you tell if a news story is accurate?  The ability to critically evaluate the news and information you come into contact with everyday is an essential skill to learn to be an informed citizen.  With help from our friends at Indiana University East, the Cofrin Library has gathered tips and techniques for spotting misleading or outright fake news into our Evaluating News guide.

 

photo credit: http://www.snopes.com/2016/01/14/fake-news-sites/