Skip to Main Content

RDG: Reading and Study Skills: News Literacy

Library resources for Reading students

Literacy - Not Just Books!

Demographic profiles and party identification aof regular social media news consumers in the U.S.

Fake News

Don't forget about evaluating "fake news" either! Everyone talks about it, but did you know that your social media feeds are full of fake news? Take a look at the documents below for tips on identifying fake news.   

Types of Fake News: Parody/Joke Sites, News Imposter Sites, Fake News Sites, Sites that Contain Some Fake News

Still have questions about fake news? Take a look at this article by Steve Inskeep from NPR: "A Finder's Guide To Facts."

Consumer Websites