Election 2024

News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan nonprofit building a national movement to ensure that all students are skilled in news literacy.  They have compiled a misinformation tracker for the 2024 Presidential Election.  

How to Spot Fake News 

• Consider the Source: Click away from the story to investigate the website, its mission, and its contact information. Who runs the site, and why? 
• Read Beyond: Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks (i.e. clickbait). What's the whole story? 
• Check the Author: Do a quick search on the author. Do they have authority on this subject? Are they a real person? 
• Supporting Sources: Click on any hyperlinks in the story. Does the evidence given support the story the author is telling? 
• Check the Date: Reposting old stories doesn't mean they're relevant to current events. 
• Is it a Joke? If a story is too outlandish, it might be satire. Research the website and author to make sure. 
• Check Your Biases: Consider if your own beliefs are affecting your judgement. 
• Ask the Experts: Ask a librarian, or consult a fact-checking website (see examples in the sidebar).