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Fake News Resources

This guide explores what fake news is, how it affects us, and how faculty can incorporate information about fake news in their lesson plans.

Searching for Newspaper Articles

Instead of relying on Google, Facebook, Reddit, and other websites for news articles, consider using one of our databases instead. These databases collect articles from news sources specifically chosen by librarians and experts, making them a lot easier to trust.

YCP Summon Search

The best place to start your search for news articles is with a Summon search:


When searching for articles on your topic, be sure to choose the "Full Text Online" and "Newspaper Article" options to get news articles for your research.

A screenshot of the search screen for Summon. The search filters for Full Text Online and Newspaper Article have been selected.

Other Newspaper Databases

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Get Help

Finding reliable sources, whether it's news articles or other research can be difficult, but you don't have to do it all alone. Chat with a librarian below to ask questions now or schedule an appointment. We'll help you find sources you can trust and guide you through the research process from narrowing your topic to searching for sources to crafting citations.

 

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