Selecting a trustworthy and credibility news source is essential to avoiding falling for hoaxes or fake news, as there are still plenty of online news managers who post news that is interesting but ultimately less significant just for readers' attention to the website. People become extremely picky when they are looking for information, and one of the most crucial things to consider when choosing an information source is its reliability. One example of an online media that helps prioritize journalistic ethical norms and rules is Detik.com. It is the first independent online news site that can survive without the backing of print media. factual and true news presented in a style that is accessible to readers of all backgrounds and employs structured writing. Detik.com constantly aims to give the best for all readers in Indonesia to win the trust of devoted readers. Because there are variables where relationships will be studied, and the goal is to provide a structured, factual description of the facts of the relationship between the variables studied. This research employs a quantitative method with a descriptive approach, through a survey using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The independent variable (X) is "Credibility of the Information Source," whereas the dependent variable (Y) is "Trust in the Accuracy of the News." This study takes a quantitative method since it tests variables with variable X (Credibility of News Sources) and variable Y (Trust in News Accuracy). The population in this study was FIKOM students from TAMA Jagakarsa University, with a total of 230 students from all concentrations, and the sample size was 146 responders. The goal of this study is to determine "how significant the credibility of Detik.Com news sources is on TAMA Communication Students' trust in news accuracy." The result of this study has a significant impact on students' faith in Detik.Com news accuracy.
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