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Guide co-created with Maria Roxana Cruz and Teresa Puente

How to Spot Fake News

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Additional Fake News Resources

Study: Fake news is making college students question all news
Fake News and Bots May Be Worrisome, but Their Political Power Is Overblown
Majority of Americans were not exposed to ‘fake news’ in 2016 U.S. election, Twitter study suggests
A study from the journal Science.
Buzzfeed: "This is How You Can Stop Fake News From Spreading on Facebook"
A step-by-step guide to reporting fake news articles that are shared on Facebook to help stop it from spreading.
NPR: "A Finder's Guide to Facts"
A checklist guide from NPR to help you identify fake news.
Try fact-checking yourself for a change
Tips from a Johns Hopkins University business professor
Wikipedia Bans Daily Mail in Most Cases