People who are news literate:
If having these skills is important to you, explore this guide to improve your news literacy!
The phrase "fake news" has been used a lot lately, but it's not really clear what it means and why it matters. Below are just some of the definitions assigned to "fake news"
With this many different definitions, it's no wonder that the idea of "fake news" is confusing. Despite the confusion, almost all of these sources of misleading information should be avoided. This guide will give you some strategies for doing that.
Why Should I Care?
Before we explore strategies for identifying misinformation, you'll want to examine why you want to do so. Fact checking is hard work, and it often means challenging your own beliefs or desires in the face of evidence. Here are some reasons to care about facts: