Misinformation on Social Media

The institutions below are all nonpartisan organizations that research claims and provide evidence to substantiate and contextualize the information.

For a more comprehensive list of organizations, please visit City University of New York Library's list of fact-checking websites.

How Biases Impact Our Ability to Evaluate Information

First Draft: The psychology of misinformation: Why we’re vulnerable

This article is a primer on how cognitive biases make us susceptible to misinformation.

Fake News

NewsGuard Misinformation Monitor

This is a free monthly newsletter featuring developments in digital media related to misinformation.

New York Times: How Fake News Goes Viral: A Case Study

This article is a case study on how one fake news story went viral after the 2016 US presidential election.

Understanding Algorithms

Project Information Literacy: Information Literacy in the Age of Algorithms

Part 1 of this report describes how algorithms and automated decision making have reshaped the information landscape. Part 2 explores what students know about algorithms and their implications. Part 3 makes recommendations for stakeholders (educators, librarians, administrators, and journalists) about reimagining information literacy in the new landscape.

Teaching Algorithmic Bias in a Credit-Bearing Course

This article describes the experience and impact of a librarian teaching a class on algorithmic decision making and bias.