Reliable Sources

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to news is believing anything they hear. We live in a time where anyone can publish or post anything they want to the internet. It is an exciting yet scary concept. On one hand more people can be heard and we have more than one account of a story. On the other hand you have to be diligent to figure out if the information you are receiving is reliable.

Fake news is such a common word in our society's vocabulary. Most of the public understands that fake news exists, however discerning what is and what isn't fake news isn't always the easiest. People get sucked in by the headlines and the first article they see. The problem is that fake news is easily spread because of social media and has a greater impact on the general public. With false information, the public then has to distinguish the difference and reliability of a news source.

The gatekeeper and source of the information are two important ways to understanding if something in the news is real or not. For example if CNN posts an article about the president, it is more reliable than a gossip blog posting about the same subject. CNN is an accredited source that, while can be bias, gives fairly straightforward information that we can know to be true. The gossip blog however is posted by someone who has no connection to the president and has no credibility.

To understand how to spot fake news check out this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkwWcHekMdo