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Fake News and Information Literacy

A guide to help you be a better consumer of news.

The Problem with Fake News

This infographic shows how fake news can be a problem. Using data from a Buzzfeed News study, the graphic from Statista shows how many more people engaged with fake news on Facebook during the 2016 Presidential election cycle compared to regular mainstream media news.

"Fake News is a Real Problem" infographic: Follow the "long description" link for a web accessible description

How Fake News Works

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