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Fake news consists of “news articles that are intentionally and verifiably false, and could mislead readers” (Allcott and Gentzkow, 2017, p. 212). They are created and circulated for two main reasons. The first and most common is financial: news articles that go viral on social media can bring considerable earnings. The second reason is ideological: one might want to circulate their beliefs by creating false news.
Fake news has always existed, but has become more widespread due to social media use, where there is no fact-checking or editorial judgment. Because of that, it is important to have tools to evaluate news articles encountered on social media.
Check out this informative cartoon from NPR to learn more about how misinformation can spread, the risks involved, and tips to avoid sharing inaccurate or alse content: click here.
How can I search for eBooks or Print Books at Touro College Libraries? |
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To search for eBooks (Full Text Online), click the eBooks button below QuickSearch on the library homepage. Or search via QuickSearch and use the 'eBook Full Text Online' filter on the left-side menu 'Refine your Search' to display available eBooks in the collection. |
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To find Print Books and other physical items at Touro College Library locations, search the Catalog linked on the library homepage. Or search via QuickSearch and use the 'Physical Books in Library Catalog' filter on the left-side menu 'Refine your Search' to display available Print Books in the catalog. |
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What if I need a title that is not available in either the Touro College Libraries Print or eBook collections? |
To request, please log in to the library website > click on the 'Services' dropdown menu > and click 'Request Materials from Another Library (ILL)'. Fill out the online form and submit your request for the item you need.
Learn more about Requesting Materials from Another Library (ILL) here.
American Journalism and Fake News by 
Fake News and Media Bias by Databases are a great place to search for individual articles from newspapers, magazines, and academic journals.
While many news and magazine articles may also be found with an internet search engine, our subscription databases can provide you with access to older articles that are not available online and other pay-per-view materials, plus additional options to refine your search. As far as scholarly articles go, databases should be your first stop! Most scholarly literature is not freely available.
Get started quickly with the seach bar below, or check out some of our subject-specific recommendations. Be sure you've registered for off-campus access.
Recommended databases:
Besides "fake news," try adding "false news" and "alternative facts" as keywords for your search.
Provides access to journals, ebooks, dissertations, video, and news from ProQuest Central, Academic Video Online, and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.
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