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 BBC 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.
BBC journalists share their secrets for checking stories online and on social media.
Where next?
BBC 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
BBC journalist Tina Daheley explains how she checks the facts when reporting on the latest news.
Other Side of The Story
Find out how to spot and stop fake news with BBC Bitesize.
