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Your LLC is here to support you in locating credible and reliable sources and information. In today's information landscape, it is vital that you question and think critically about each piece of information, quote, and resource you come across. The strategies and tips below will help you do just that!
Your LLC is here to support you in locating credible and reliable sources and information. In today's information landscape, it is vital that you question and think critically about each piece of information, quote, and resource you come across. The strategies and tips below will help you do just that!
Databases are your best bet for credible information. But, learning to navigate the internet is an important skill to build. Databases are found on the 6-8 and 9-12 pages under Research Tools. This page helps you learn to effectively navigate Google.
How Do I Find a Credible Source Using Google?
How Do I Find a Credible Source Using Google?
AI overviews and sponsored results are junk and shouldn't be trusted. They're either paid advertisements (meaning, they give Google money), or pull from other sources on the internet (which leads to plagiarism). Your job is to scroll past them! Do not waste your time. You can also hover over "More" and click "Web" to just see general search results.
The key is to always question. How do you know something is truthful and reliable? Lateral Reading is the best strategy to help you! View the infographic below to learn how.
Bias: A strong feeling or prejudice for or against an idea, thought, group, etc.
The SIFT Method can also help you evaluate information & resources
The SIFT Method can also help you evaluate information & resources
Can also be used on social media posts and videos!
Checkology's 5 Factors to evaluate credibility is also useful!
Checkology's 5 Factors to evaluate credibility is also useful!
5-Factors_poster.pdfResources to Help With Fact-Checking & Checking for Bias & Perspective.
Resources to Help With Fact-Checking & Checking for Bias & Perspective.
Resources for Fact-Checking
Resources for Fact-Checking
Resources for Bias & Perspective
Resources for Bias & Perspective
Duke's Reporter Lab: Fact-Checking (Database of global fact-checking sites. Can view by list or map)
OpenSecrets.org (Tracks money in politics and its effect on elections)
Politifact (American politics)
Showcases news stories from different perspectives for comparison. Also features a bias chart to check the bias of major news outlets.
From their About page: "FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. We work to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints."
Evaluates the bias of 10,000+ sources using a comprehensive scoring system.
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