A Google guide to spot fake news

Misinformation, a social malaise feeding humans’ ancient instinct for finding and accepting information that syncs with their perspectives. In an era where the truth is networked by peers, it is very easy to spread doctored narratives.

With International Fact-Checking Day taking place annually on April 2, Google released a list of tips to help you be more adept at verifying facts.

If you are a journalist, you can even check out the Google News Initiative Training Center for course recommendations based on your skill level.