Learn how to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation! Fact-check, evaluate, and stop the spread of bad information using any and all of the tools below.
How to fact-check The Atlantic
Why does fact checking matter? Accuracy and truth. Learn about Research Chief for The Atlantic Yvonne Rolzhausen's process for fact checking information. (This article is a ~9 minute read.)
10 Tips for Fighting Fake News - How to Fact Check Like a Pro
Authored by Barbara Gray, Associate Professor and Chief Librarian at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
The CRAP Test is a tool to guide you through deciding if a source meets your definition of credible. C.R.A.P. stands for Currency, Reliability, Authority and Purpose / Point of View.
The SIFT Method is specifically built to help you spot misinformation and disinformation. It is a set of four fact-checking strategies that guide you through quickly making a decision about whether or not a source is worthy of your attention and trust.
CCC Librarians' favorites are listed below.
Practice “lateral reading,” a strategy used by professional fact-checkers to investigate the reliability of online sources.
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Originally published by UofL Research Assistance & Instruction (2021).
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