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Fake News: Evaluating News Sources: Finding Credible News Sources

This guide illustrates how to identify fake news stories and how to fact-check and evaluate them.

Library News Databases

CRAAP Method for Evaluating Websites

Determine if your web source meets these criteria:

  • Currency
  • Relevance
  • Authority
  • Accuracy
  • Purpose

 

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