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.
BBC 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 BBC Bitesize.
