“False or misleading content presented as news and communicated in formats spanning spoken, written, printed, electronic, and digital communication.” -Nolan Higdon, Media Scholar
Welcome to the Erickson Library's Fake News guide. You'll find tabs at the top that will lead you to additional information with print and online resources.
The Erickson Library is here to help you find credible and reliable information. Please feel free to call or email with any of your research questions!
The Erickson Library is here to help you find credible and reliable information. Please feel free to call or email with any of your research questions!
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Phone: (218) 733-5912
Email: lsclibrary@lsc.edu
Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Phone: (218) 733-5912
Email: lsclibrary@lsc.edu
Interactive Media Bias Chart: Become a smart news consumer by checking the bias of your news sources.
Factitious: Test your instincts in this online game. Can you spot a fake story?
Learn more at these Additional Resources:
Fake Websites!
New York Times - Skills and strategies - Fake news vs. Real news
Fake News: A Library Resource Round-Up (ALA Programming Librarian)
Checkology: News Literacy Project
Trustedweb: Select from 12 Extensions listed to help you avoid fake news
Informable: Test your news literacy
Informable: Test your news literacy