How to Spot Fake News?

Canata F.

TURKISH LIBRARIANSHIP, vol.31, no.1, pp.188-189, 2017 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Editorial Material
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Journal Name: TURKISH LIBRARIANSHIP
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.188-189
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Critical thinking is a key skill in media and information literacy, and the mission of libraries is to educate and advocate its importance. Discussions about fake news has led to a new focus on media literacy more broadly, and the role of libraries and other education institutions in providing this. When Oxford Dictionaries announce post-truth is Word of the Year 2016, as librarians realise action is needed to educate and advocate for critical thinking - a crucial skill when navigating the information society, an infographic with eight simple steps have been prepared by IFLA to discover the verifiability of a given news-piece in front of you.