The online world can be a confusing place sometimes. There’s so much information out there that it’s difficult to know who to trust and how to double-check the things that you see.
As part of ±«Óătv Young Reporter, our top journalists give you the lowdown on how thinking like a journalist can help you to weigh up what’s real and what’s fake.
Knowing who to trust
All journalists will have a set of trusted sources up their sleeves, but how do we know who to trust?
In a world of fake news, we’ve all got to make sure that what we share is accurate and trustworthy.
Checking the story
Even in a 24/7 newsroom, it’s so important to pause and make sure that a story checks out before putting it on the news.
±«Óătv journalists share their secrets for checking stories online and on social media.
±«Óătv iReporter
What would you do if you were in the newsroom?
Find out what it's like to be in the thick of it as a ±«Óătv journalist with this interactive game, making sure to use all your skills to get the facts straight when reporting on breaking stories.
Where next?
±«Óătv Teach: Fake news resources for teachers
Explore the collection of classroom resources that can be used to support teaching around the topic of fake news.
Think like a journalist: How to check a story
±«Óătv journalist Tina Daheley explains how she checks the facts when reporting on the latest news.
±«Óătv Young Reporter
Encouraging young people aged 11-18 to share their stories and get their voices heard.
Fact or Fake?
Find out how to spot and stop fake news with ±«Óătv Bitesize.
