FAQs

We suggest starting your search in Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Copy and paste this search into the search box:

"fake news on social media"

This will provide you with an overview of the topic with different types of content, such as Viewpoints for pro/con type articles, Magazines, or Reference. Once a content type is selected, you can click on the Subjects box to further narrow results.

Also, try these searches separately:

"fake news" AND misinformation

"fake news" AND influence

You can try similar searches in both EBSCOhost and ProQuest. Keep in mind this will typically result in many articles. You can use the limiters and filters on the results page to help narrow the results.

Tip: As you type fake news in the search box, suggested topics will be listed in a drop-down menu. You can scroll down and select one to see those results.

The International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions also shows how to spot fake news. Also, check out our FAQ on Social Media for more information.

This will get you started on the topic, but to take your search to the next level, check out our guides:

• Develop a Search Strategy
• Decode Search Strings
• Evaluate Sources