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REAL NEWS VS. FAKE NEWS: Social Media

This LibGuide is intended to help you verify and utilize fact-based news resources for research purposes

Fake News and Social Media

Fake News & Social Media

Report fake news when you see it, or learn how to outsmart it!

PolitiFact Fake News Stories

Pulitzer Prize winning PolitiFact takes on fake news to help readers better sort out fact from fiction on their social media feeds.

TheLastLineOfDefense.org - NFL’s Goodell didn't say he would fine Steelers players $1 million each for skipping national anthem This link opens in a new window
TheLastLineOfDefense.org - Fox still broadcast NFL games after protests, despite fake news claims This link opens in a new window
BreakingNews247.net - Carnival isn’t giving hurricane victims a free cruise, despite fake news post This link opens in a new window
Bloggers - House Democrats did not introduce bill to remove citizenship requirement for U.S. presidency This link opens in a new window
TheLastLineOfDefense.org - Troll site makes up story that Susan Rice arrested for unmasking Trump officials This link opens in a new window

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Readers and Fake News

How Often Do You See Fake News?

Nearly half of readers report that they see fake news stories on their social media at least once a day. That's a lot of exposure to fake news!

Facebook and Political News

Among Millennials, Facebook Far Exceeds Any Other Source for Political News

Facebook and Twitter

The Evolving Role of News on Twitter and Facebook

Fake News and Facebook

Top Fake News Sources on Facebook

From Avoid These Fake News Sites at All Costs, USNews & World Report.

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