Types of Fake News:

• Completely false or fabricated
  Classic "fake news" where the information is a total lie. These are often the source of disinformation campaigns.
  

• Misleading information
  News presented in a way that can mislead readers, either unintentionally or not. "Bad" news often falls in this category, with articles that provide selective or poor context, use outdated or weak sources, and generally fail to meet the strict standards that professional journalists aim for.
  

• Exaggerated or "click bait" headlines
  Headlines rarely tell the whole story and are often written by someone other than the author of the article. If a headline seems sensational, any good article will provide helpful context.
  

• Satire
  These are also completely fake, but intentionally written as a joke or to make a statement. The Onion and The Beaverton are two classic examples.

• Check the source
  Ask yourself: What is the publisher's reputation? Do they vet their sources and provide context? What perspective might be missing because of the publisher's bias?
  

• Go Beyond the Headline
  Does the headline match the content? Most modern news keeps the most important content at the top. Does the context change how you feel about the headline?
  

• Check the Bias
  Bias is part of human nature and will always play a role. Ask yourself: Could bias cause an important perspective to be missed? What assumptions are being made?

• FactCheck.org and IFLA

• Norwegian Media Authority

• Benedictine University Research Guide