Media Literacy

How do you know whether the information you see online is true or not?

The resources below can help.

The media bias chart below, from Ad Fontes Media, analyzes media sources for bias and accuracy. This can be a great tool when considering a source for news or for research. Although this is just a snapshot, the chart is updated frequently and has interactive capabilities. For more information, please click on this link.

Factcheck: This site checks the accuracy of political statements.

Politifact: Another site for checking the accuracy of political statement.

Allsides: This site provides news coverage across the political spectrum.

Snopes: Use this site to check urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.