Research Guides: Fake News: Develop Your Fact-Checking Skills: Pandemic Disinformation & Misinformation

How to spot misinformation about the coronavirus and COVID-19?

Our society is inundated with articles, stories, and opinions about the COVID-19 pandemic—but some of these sources are more accurate than others. With false information proliferating online, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction, and libraries play a key role in teaching their communities how to evaluate news items with a critical eye.

The links below will help you:

How can I spot misinformation about the coronavirus and COVID-19?
Tips include consulting fact-checking organizations, visiting reputable health-focused websites, and looking closely at news sources for potential bias or hoaxes.
COVID-19 Information Guide
Vincci Lui, a librarian at the University of Toronto’s Gerstein Science Information Center, has created this comprehensive online guide with advice for spotting inaccurate information about the pandemic. This guide is a living document. More content will be added as new information and resources become available and as the COVID-19 situation develops.
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