SPREAD THE TRUTH PROJECT
Fake news spreads fast. Let’s use it to spread the truth.
CHECK THE
FACTS
SOURCES
TO TRUST
FAKE NEWS
GALLERY
CREATE
FAKE NEWS
CREATIVES
INVOLVED
YUP…
THAT WAS FAKE.
HERE IS A PIECE OF REAL NEWS.
AND THIS IS WHAT WE’RE DOING.
LEARN TO IDENTIFY FAKE NEWS.
1
CONSIDER THE SOURCE
Click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission and its contact info.
2
CHECK THE AUTHOR
Do a quick search on the author. Are they credible? Are they real?
3
check the date
Reposting old news stories doesn’t mean they’re relevant to current events.
4
Check your biases
Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgment.
5
READ BEYOND
Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks. What’s the whole story?
6
SUPPORTING SOURCES
Click on those links. Determine if the info given actually supports the story.
7
IS IT A JOKE?
If it is too outlandish, it might be satire. Research the site and author to be sure.
8
ASK THE EXPERTS
Ask a librarian, or consult a fact-checking site.
*Adapted from the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
SOME NEWS YOU CAN TRUST.
HOW LONG DOES
CORONAVIRUS LIVE ON SURFACES?
Coronavirus can survive on common materials for hours or days. Here is what you need to know and how to protect yourself.
Mar. 27, 2020
USA Today
See Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay at Home
At least 228 million people in at least 25 states, 74 counties, 14 cities and one territory are being urged to stay home.
Mar. 27, 2020
The New York Times
Why Covid-19 is worse than the flu, in one chart
It’s more contagious, more deadly (particularly for elders), and it has a greater potential to overwhelm our health care system.
Mar. 18, 2020
Vox
Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially & how to flatten the curve
The spread can be slowed if people practice “social distancing.”
Mar. 18, 2020
The Washington Post
MYTH BUSTERS
Can cold weather kill COVID-19? Can mosquitoes spread the virus? Do pneumonia vaccines protect you? The most common myths about the virus debunked.
Mar. 18, 2020
World Health Organization (WHO)
US coronavirus map: Tracking the outbreak
Track coronavirus outbreaks across the US and in your state with daily updated maps and total cases. Sourced from CDC, WHO and other.
Mar. 28, 2020
USA Today
When and how to use masks
If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you take care of a person with a suspected infection. Mask up if you are coughing or sneezing.
Mar. 18, 2020
World Health Organization (WHO)
Navigating Your Life During Coronavirus
Advice on health, family, travel and helping others during the age of COVID-19. The WSJ is continuously updating.
Mar. 28, 2020
The Wall Street Journal
SOME SOURCES YOU CAN TRUST.
PREFER TO HEAR IT FROM THE MEDIA?
SOME FAKE NEWS YOU CAN SHARE TO SPREAD THE TRUTH.
WHY ARE RUSSIANS TAKING VODKA BATHS?
Recently the number of spas and saunas offering vodka bath services has skyrocketed. Is vodka poised to become the next item in shortage on the market?
Mar. 27, 2020
Spread the Truth Project
WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM PIGS IN TERMS OF HYGIENE.
Pigs have bad reputation in terms of hygiene, but nobody ever saw a pig with dry skin. Some of their behaviors are surprisingly helpful.
Mar. 27, 2020
Spread the Truth Project
HOW MUCH ARE YOUR MASKS WORTH IN THE BLACK MARKET?
Your quarantine stockpile may be more valuable than you think. Should you risk your own health for a significantly juicier bank account?
Mar. 18, 2020
Spread the Truth Project
THE FIVE SPICES YOU SHOULD USE ON YOUR SKIN TO FIGHT COVID-19.
Recent studies suggest that several traditional skin treatments from India have slowed the rate of viral infection throughout the countryside.
Mar. 18, 2020