Fact Checking
In Library classes, we have discussed many different ways to fact check and evaluate sources. Here are some reminders:
The one we talk the most about is TRAC (Trustworthy, Relevant, Accessible, Current). Follow the link for more information about TRAC and the TRAC rubrics we use in school.
Fact-Checking Websites
These websites exist to check viral rumors and misinformation. They work independently to get to the bottom of misinformation.
Snopes
Rumor Guard
Factcheck.org
Politico
Reverse Image Searching
Reverse image search is a great way to figure out if an image you see online has been manipulated or used out of context.
On an iPad:
You need to be in Chrome for this to work - it is a google tool.
Hold down your finger on the image you want to search until a menu pops up.
Click on "Search with Google Lens"
A sidebar will pop up with other images that look like that image. You can see other websites where the image appears and you can see if the image doesn't appear anywhere (which implies it is fake).
Lateral Reading
Lateral reading is when you pause when you come to something that seems curious or untrue, open a new tab or window, and explore that before coming back to what you were originally reading.
