Information Literacy, Fake News, & Misinformation Resources: Videos

Short Ted Talk video that describes the phenomenon known as circular reporting. They describe this concept as when multiple sources cover the same misinformed topic, causing the reader to believe the information presented is true. The author then connects this idea to many ways that fake news is spread.

"This video explains the difference between Misinformation, Disinformation and Malinformation and presents you with some examples!"

This video from PBS Newshour that points out the different ways to spot mis/disinformation.

This video, created by Fordham University Library, examines how to find the origin of a source. It also defines fake news and provides information on how to combat it.

A brief video from AXIOS on what they deem “garbage on social media."

Video from the Centre for International Governance Innovation that examines "ways that governments can better regulate [social media] platform companies."

This is a Ted-ED video about why people fall for misinformation so quickly.

The content in this video contains a recorded conference call between three women. During the eight minute video they define media literacy and discuss mis and disinformation.

This is a video of a Ted talk, during the ted talk the guy talks about fake news. Using examples keeping the audience attention he talks about the effect of misinformation.