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- Research your article to make sure that it is true before posting.

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- Research the author's biography and qualifications.
- Consider that some website's sponsors want his or her opinions or agenda's projected.

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- Check the date for currency.
- Cross check the story with other news organization.
- Consult an expert in the field you are reading.

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- Does the article make claims without proper evidence?
- Does the article make predictions for the future?

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Research Guides: Conducting Research: Step 5: Evaluating your sources

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Tips from your Washington University librarians on locating, evaluating, and citing sources used in your research.

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- Does the URL look normal?
- What is the domain? (UR - Russia, Co - Columbia)

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- Is the story over emotional?
- Is the story interesting to the point of exaggeration?

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- Make sure to think critically and see the persuading influences in ads and news.

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- Is the article meant to be propaganda?
- Does the author seem to have an agenda or opinion he or she is trying to get across?

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The Habits of Humans tend to help the growth of Fake News

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The Habits of Humans tend to help the growth of Fake News

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- People tend to trust individuals, even those they do not know on the internet.
- Humans prefer self-learning.
- People tend to have short attention spans and do not check sources.

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habits of humans when it comes to fake news

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- Reposts & retweets generate profits.
- Each time a fake news story is opened, profits are made.