Cheat Sheet!
- False, Misleading, Clickbait-y, and/or Satirical “News” SourcesStarting on page 4 of this document is a list of tagged websites that have been analyzed
by librarians. All tags may be subject to revision based on feedback, discussion, continued analysis, or website changes etc. Use ctrl + F or Command + F to find a website.
Source: Benedictine University Library
Spot Fake News
Check Your Source Before You Wreck Your Source
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FactCheck.orgA project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania that monitors accuracy of "what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases."
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How to spot fake newsAdvice on how to spot fake news, from FactCheck.org.
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SnopesA resource that aims to debunk or confirm stories.
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Media Bias / Fact CheckMBFC News is dedicated to educating the public on media bias and deceptive news practices.
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PolitifactA fact-checking source from the Poynter Institute, including its Truth-O-Meter.
AllSides Media Bias Chart
Another good visualization of the news universe is this Media Bias Chart by AllSides to help you easily identify different perspectives and political leanings in the news so you can get the full picture and think for yourself.