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Be a Responsible Researcher

​When conducting research, you have the power to determine real from fake. 

*Be skeptical of any news that comes to you through social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, and web searches. Social media algorithms work to present the news that reinforces your current views, not a balanced view. To echo, not inform.

*Independently verify the source (by performing a separate search) and independently verify the information (through more mainstream news sources or fact-checking sites).

*Select news sources known for high-quality, investigative reporting. Search these sources directly. Don't settle for web search results or social media news feeds.

Fake USA Today

Fake BBC News Tweet

Fake!  No blue checkmark, indicating a verified account. And take a look at the handle...what is that extra I doing there?

Real BBC News Tweet

Real! Note the blue verified checkmark and the correct handle, sans superfluous letters

CRAAP Test

The CRAAP Test: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose

Spotting Fake News

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Fight Fake News with Real Sources

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