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Fake News/Alternative News

Learn how to identify and avoid fake news in today's information landscape. Tips for critical thinking, vetting sources, and utilizing reputable databases like EBSCO Host and Curio.ca are shared to empower individuals to navigate the news effectively.

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Fake News/Alternative News

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  1. Fake News/Alternative News How to do research in this new era By: Tanya Phillips, RBSS

  2. Remember this….. http://time.com/4485710/sugar-industry-heart-disease-research/ Harvard’s School of Public health, skewed research to minimize the effect of sugar on heart disease and point the finger toward cholesterol and fat.

  3. CBC This is That…..Have you ever listened to this? What is it? This Is That is a current affairs program that doesn't just talk about the issues, it fabricates them. Nothing is off limits--politics, business, culture, justice, science, religion--if it is relevant to Canadians, we'll find out the "This" and the "That" of the story. The crazy thing is that this satirical radio program has had it’s stories reported as fact in prominent newspapers. Some revoked the stories, some did not…..

  4. So what can we do to avoid falling for fake news? THINK CRITICALLY ASK QUESTIONS START RESEARCH WITH VETTED SOURCES MAKE CONNECTIONS (CROSS REFERENCE)

  5. START WITH VETTED SOURCES GALE: link from the Learning Commons’ Website Username: 62*** Password: 62***

  6. Curio.ca Curio is IP authenticated while you are school, but if you want to gain access to it from home, you will need to create an account. Curio Access Code: Royal Bay Only

  7. World Book Research and Resources → World News Papers → Citation maker

  8. EBSCO Host EBSCO Host is a powerful online reference database that searches thousands of peer reviewed academic journal articles, magazines and news articles. User ID: 62*** Password: 62***

  9. When you go to the open net, pay attention to the URL Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIS) http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-safety-system/eng/1332207100013/1332207173484 Additionally, look for an AUTHOR, DATE OF PUBLICATION Ask yourself, why did the author write this??

  10. Questions? If you need help finding something, or have questions about anything we have covered today, please reach out for support! tphillips@sd62.bc.ca Or, stop by the learning commons.

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