Finding and analyzing information can be tough in this era of fake news, hoax sites, propaganda, and the ability of anyone to make a good-looking website. Here are some Pro Tips:
START with reliable resources and use our library’s online Research Tools and Reliable Online News Sources.
TEST INFORMATION FOR RELIABILITY (LATERAL READ):
- Not sure of the source? Search for information about the site on Wikipedia and see how they label it, see what you can find out about the author by doing a quick Google search
- Are other news outlets carrying the story? Verify the information in several places with a Google search
- Snopes.com is a great fact-checker
- Other Reputable Fact Checking sites from Common Sense Media
- Search the topic on Wikipedia
- Factcheck.org and politifact.com for news and politics
Ask Ms. Jackson Sanborn for help!