Today, there is such an abundance of information available, that it can be difficult to determine what is factual, and what might be considered "fake news". Always make sure a source is reliable and trustworthy!
Just because it's on the internet, doesn't mean it's true!
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A great video to help evaluate sources (zombie references included!)
Quick video to help determine credibility of a source
Remember, you cannot just take anybody's photo and use it for anything. Photos may be copyrighted, and there may be consequences for "borrowing" photos that are not made available for public use.
Fortunately, there are simple ways to find free, useable images.
1. Take your own photos! You know they are your own property! Plus, you can be creative.
2. Google Advanced Image Search. Select Usage rights: Free to use or share.
https://www.google.com/advanced_image_search
3. Unsplash- free photos available for use: https://unsplash.com/
4. Pixabay https://pixabay.com/
Other sources are available. Always make sure the photos you use from websites are free for use, in the public domain, or have a creative commons license. This means that you can use them without breaking copyright rules.