In the wake of the "fake news" phenomenon, several professional and academic organizations have begun creating instruction materials to
aid educators in teaching media and news literacy.
Below are some resources which have been selected by SCC Librarians. Contact the SCC Library if you're interested in collaborating to create customized instruction sessions for your class.
SCC Library reference desk: 533-8821
The incidence of what's come to be called "fake news" is not a new phenomenon; the concepts of inaccurate information, propaganda, and bias in media have been around since the beginning of human history. Some students may choose to research the topic of "fake news" for a class assignment.
One of the most challenging steps in the research process is figuring out which search terms to use when searching the web, the library catalog, or library databases. Here are some terms which might help you get starting in searching for information about fake news and related topics.
Broadly, this topic may be referred to as "Information Ethics."
| search terms which may describe FALSE information | search terms which may describe TRUE information |
| "fake news" | truth |
| "alternative facts" | facts |
| misinformation | evidence |
| "false information" | veracity |
| lies | |
| lying | |
| propaganda | |
| "false advertising" | "truth in advertising" |
| "post truth world" |
