How to Spot Fake News

“Critical thinking is a key skill in media and information literacy, and the mission of libraries is to educate and advocate its importance.”

With a lot of fake news appearing in different media sources, IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) has prepared an infographic to help verify news articles.

[Click to view the PDF]

 

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