Fake News: How to determine Truthiness: Practice

1. Read Past The Headline
2. Check What News Outlet Published It
3. Check The Publish Date And Time
4. Who Is The Author?
5. Look At What Links And Sources Are Used
6. Look Out For Questionable Quotes And Photos
7. Beware Confirmation Bias 
8. Check Whether/How Other News Outlets Are Reporting It
9. See Whether Fact-Checking Sites Are Debunking It

adapted from the Huffington Post, “How To Recognize A Fake News Story”