Discussion Prompt:
In this week’s lecture, you have been learning about informat

Discussion Prompt:
In this week’s lecture, you have been learning about information literacy and how to spot fake news. For this discussion board, use what you have learned to locate a news article from a reliable online news source that is related to your field of study.
Next, in your initial post, provide:
Screenshot the article, save the screenshot on your computer, and upload/attach it to the discussion forum.
In the text submission area, write your analysis of why this article is reliable and trustworthy in paragraph format. Utilize the following questions to guide your inquiry:
What news company posted the article?
Who is the author and what makes them qualified to report on the topic?
What is the date?
Does the article include references to reliable sources?  
Can you locate this same information from other reliable sources? (Cross-checking)
What is your overall opinion on why this is a trusted article? 
Your initial post is required to be at least 150 words
Note- My Field of study is Associate in Nursing.
-Please write in your own words, not too much educated wordings.


There are simple steps you can take to spot fake news. Slowing down and reviewing a few aspects of online information can help tremendously.
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Read Past the Headline. Before you share or believe a headline, read the entire article for content.
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Look at the URL. If the URL looks odd, such as com.lo or .com.co, it is less likely to be a reliable source. The most reliable URL codes are .gov and .edu. The next reliable in general are .org, followed by .com. The least reliable contain .co and .lo.
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Examine the Layout. If the article contains typos and other mistakes, it is likely it was not reviewed by an editor. Most sources of reliable information utilize an editor to ensure there are no typos and errors.
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Cross Check the Information. Search for the same information from other reliable sources. If you cannot find the same information from other reliable sources, it may not be true.
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Examine the Author. Do a search of the author to determine who they are and how their background and credentials position them to provide credible information on the topic.
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Check the Date. Fake news is often a misrepresentation of news from a distant time. Check the date to determine current relevance.
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Check the Resources. Does the article list references? Where did this information come from? Follow the trail of resources to find the original information.
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Keep your Biases in Check. You learned that confirmation bias makes it easier to believe information that aligns with your personal beliefs. Keep this in mind when determining the reliability of information.


When searching for scholarly information, there are a few important aspects to consider.
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The Author: Prior to selecting a publication to utilize for scholarly purposes, determine if the author is qualified to write on the topic. It is important to utilize information written by someone who is an expert in an appropriate field of study.
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The Date: Always look at the date of the scholarly literature you are reading. Is it recent enough to still apply today? These parameters will often be set by your instructor; however, a general rule is to utilize articles published within the last 10 years.
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Peer Review: When a publication is peer reviewed, it is considered accurate by other experts in the field. Peer reviewed research and other publications are often accurate and trustworthy.