The truth is out there--isn't it? -- What's news? -- News media and democracy -- News in the United States -- Ethics and news -- What is (and isn't) fake news -- So many sources -- Red flags -- But why? -- Confirmation bias -- Fact vs. opinion -- Social media -- You won't believe what happens next! -- It's viral -- Worth a thousand words? -- Satire sites -- Selling you something -- Maybe you want to check that out -- What to do? -- In the future -- To tell the truth.
Summary:
"As news media has moved past established old-time sources and into new forms-and as the cry of "fake news" is used for both false sources and real news that people dislike-it becomes more and more difficult to know what to trust. In this informative book, readers will learn what clues and signs to watch for when reading, watching, or listening to news media. Useful tips will help them figure out when to look deeper on social media, and intriguing facts will give perspective to help them learn more about the role of the free press in U.S. society"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.