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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has updated their guidance to take into account matters relating to COVID-19. "Incorrect information about the virus and potential treatments and stories that try to create divisions and distrust risk reducing the effectiveness of efforts to stop the spread, as well as making for a slower and more painful recovery." Click on the image for a full size poster and for more information on the issues. |
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Melissa Zimdars, assistant professor of communication and media at Merrimack College, has made a list of more than a hundred (mostly US) problematic news sites, along with tips for sorting the truthful from the troublesome. She discusses the issue of fake news on WYNC's 'On the Media' programme.
Duration 5 min 53 secs.
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Here's a useful and clear overview about fake news from Ulster University's School of Education. Aimed at parents and teachers, Jessica Bates and her team outline the pitfalls and dangers of fake news - how easy it is to be misled (or mislead). The guide also provide follow-up links to other supporting documentation and links to fact check sites and resources. |
Infographic credit: IFLA
