How can you tell when information or websites on the internet are fake or credible?

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In today’s society, it’s hard to identify real news from “fake.” With platforms like Facebook, Youtube, and the ability to create your own website, it’s easier than ever to build a false news outlet. Misinformation is often shared on Twitter and Fakebook. Even trusted news outlets share false stories by accident. One way to tell if information on a website is real is to check credibility. This includes researching citations and the authors of articles (if there are no sources cited, something might be fishy). To combat this, sites like Facebook have employed “human fact-checkers” to make sure bots are not spreading false information on their platforms. As “citizen journalists,” it is also our duty to assess the validity of the information we consume before sharing it with others.