For Further Research
If you are interested in the topic of fake news, please, feel free to use the attached websites down below. I've linked 3 webpages that I personally find interesting and hope that by reading through them, you discover something new you hadn't known before.
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1. Visual Capitalist: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-to-spot-fake-news/
This website might become handy when you struggle to spot fake news. Here, you can read and learn about different types of online misinformation and find tips on what exactly to look for when you think you might come across fake news. In general, the web offers useful and easy to follow tips on how to combat fake news.
2. University of Victoria Libraries: https://libguides.uvic.ca/fakenews/what-is-fake-news
If you want to get to know more about fake news, click on this link. On this website, you can find nearly everything from the definition to misinformation policies of certain social media platforms. You can easily navigate the website by clicking the chosen topic on the left side of the menu. There are several videos and well-arranged pictures available for you to understand the topic better. In the fact-checking section, you can even find links to other web pages dedicated to examining news and providing users with information about its credibility. Another thing people could appreciate about this website is the section about health misinformation which consists mainly of covid related myths and links to verified sources.
3. St. Louis Community College Libraries: https://guides.stlcc.edu/fakenews/factchecking
If you really want to get into details or focus just on a certain area connected to fake news, this website is for you. Aside from basic information and tips, there is a good amount of research papers and case studies for you to choose from. You can even find games to help you understand how fake news works and how to learn to identify it.
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