The 2016 Election brought to light many fake news sources.
Here is a video clip telling a little about this trend.
Brian Williams Interview on MSNBCHow to Resist Fake NewsReminders when you're reading news articles or considering news sources:
1. If it shows up on Facebook or Instagram or Twitter, that doesn't mean it is true.
2. Consider the source. Is it a reputable news source? Do they have a reputation as being liberal or conservative? Do they have a reputation for checking their facts?
3. Have you checked the credibility of the news from multiple sources?
Some Definitions to Know Regarding Fake NewsFake News: "A very specific kind of misinformation: fabrications, designed to look like journalism, to make money." Fake News is often "click bait to gain advertising dollars."
Misinformation: "When a story is intentionally created to deceive or fool you."
Propaganda: "is the creation of a biased or misleading story or advertisement to promote and idea, an individual in politics, or a politically motivated belief."
These definitions are from Michelle Kirschenbaum's Blog on Fake News.
Here is the link:
Blog: Takeaways from News Literacy EdCampKirschenbaum, Michele. “5 Takeaways from News Literacy EdCamp.” EasyBib, Chegg, 10 Oct. 2017,
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While you are looking for multiple sources or reliable news sites, consider some of these: