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College & Undergraduate Libraries Volume 25, 2018 - Issue 3
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Real or fake? Resources for teaching college students how to identify fake news

Ann T. MusgroveDepartment of Teaching and Learning, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
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Jillian R. PowersDepartment of Teaching and Learning, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA;
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Lauri C. RebarInformation and Engagement Services, University Libraries, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA;
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Glenn J. MusgroveSocial and Behavioral Sciences Department, Broward College, Davie, Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 243-260 | Received 26 Mar 2018, Accepted 21 May 2018, Published online: 06 Sep 2018
 
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Abstract

Fake news has captured the world’s attention. Educational survey research has highlighted the difficulties students and adults have in determining how to identify valid sources. Psychology can help us to understand why it is difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. The authors describe how to identify fake news from digital sources and ways faculty and librarians can teach information literacy skills using the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework, websites, LibGuides, worksheets, and other resources shared in the extensive appendix.

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