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Fake News: Misinformation, Disinformation, Propaganda: Fact Checking

Learn how to spot Fake News websites

Be Critical and Cautious!

 When preparing a research paper, skepticism is a survival skill.

Always ask yourself these questions when trying to verify information:

  • "Who says?"
  • "How do they know?"
  • "Are they biased?"
  • "What don't I know?"
  • Skepticism – philosophical or scientific? | The Logical Place

Helpful Sites for Fact Checking

Fact-checking websites, and sites that investigate the phenomenon of fake news, can help you determine whether what you hear or read is true., but remember that even fact-checking websites should themselves be used critically. 

And Finally...a Game!

Factitious - a game to test your "fake news" savvy, from American University
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