What is fake news?
Fake news is false or misleading information presented as news. Fake news is untrue news, presented as real news with the intent to mislead the audience.
(Definition taken from Wikipedia)
ClickView has a Digital Literacy series on Fake News that provides more information.
Factchecker.org - How to spot fake news
Video length: 3 minutes 23 seconds
Video created by FactCheck.org
How to spot fake news
Source: International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), https://www.ifla.org/publications/node/11174
Fact checking sites and plug-ins
Australian Fact-Checking Sites:
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ABC Media LiteracyThe ABC has created a range of interactive media literacy resources focusing on questioning and understanding news. Topics include fake news, source checking and ethics.
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RMIT ABC Fact CheckTests and adjudicates on the accuracy of claims made by politicians, public figures, advocacy groups and institutions engaged in public debate.
Video length: 1 minutes 11 seconds
International Fact-Checking Sites:
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Climate Change National Forum Fact CheckerFact checks information specifically related to the science of climate change and related policy.
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FactCheck.orgA project from the nonpartisan and nonprofit Annenberg Public Policy Center.
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HoaxyFrom Indiana University, this site helps visualize the spread of fake news and hoaxes.
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PolitifactRates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics.
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Snopes.comResearches and debunks myths, fake news, and rumors floating around on the internet.
Identifying Fake News Sites:
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False, Misleading, Clickbait-y, and Satirical “News” SourcesHuge list of fake news sites
Browser Plug-ins:
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Fake News Alert(Chrome)