# 6. How to recognize fake news

Now you know what fake news is, why it is spread, what the dangers are and what role your own views play. But how doyou recognize fake news? By sticking to the followingfollowing three steps you will be able to recognize fake news and thus are less likely to be fooled. This section discusses these three steps:

1. Who, Where & Why
2. Evidence
3. Your confirmation bias

Similar steps are briefly explained in the video below from University Libraries: