The Oxford English Dictionary defines “post-truth” as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.
The American Library Association defines information literacy as "possessing the set of skills to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information."
Why should you care about whether or not your news is real or fake? You deserve the truth. You are smart enough to make up your own mind - as long as you have the real facts in front of you.
... the creators of fake news and fake news sites check verified news sources. They use facts from verified news sources and layer it with misinformation to confuse the reader.
Before you post, THINK: Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, or Kind?
As the means of communication and persuasion become omnipresent, it is easier for falsehoods to become widespread.
This LibGuide stores the resources from a Teachmeet we held at Staffordshire University in May 2017 that looked at Information Literacy and Fake News.
This guide will provide you with tools, strategies, and resources to help you cultivate informed skepticism about the information you encounter on the Internet, and shield yourself from the dangers of consuming and sharing dubious or incorrect info.
What makes a news story fake? It can't be verified, it appeals to emotion, authors aren't experts, it can't be found elsewhere, and it comes from a 'fake' website.
Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.
This guide will give you valuable insight in telling fact from fiction online, plus a chance to exercise your newfound skills.
What is news literacy? News Literacy is "the ability to use critical thinking skills to judge the reliability and credibility of news reports, whether they come via print, television, or the internet."
Guide to navigating 'fake news' found primarily online.
These are confusing times for consumers of the news, and the issue of which media outlets should be trusted is as demanding and critical as ever.
Fake News is when a news source, print or web based, publishes knowingly false statements. Fake news includes articles that are made up and untrue.