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Fake News & Misinformation: Websites
Learn how to distinguish between real and fake news, recognize media bias, and more.
Introduction
Spotting Fake News
Fake Images
Websites
Fact Checking Websites
Basic Toolkit
First Draft's Basic Toolkit is a collection of tools, readings and resources to get you and your newsroom started with online social newsgathering, verification and responsible reporting.
FactCheck
Double-checks factual information presented by politicians, media, and more.
PolitiFact
Tracks and fact-checks the accuracy of news, statements, and promises of political leaders and candidates.
Retraction Watch
This site tracks published papers which have been discredited.
Snopes
Find the status on urban legends, misinformation, and rumors from the Web.
That's Nonsense
Reports unbiased facts and provides links to reputable sources.
Examples of Hoaxes & Satire
Dihydrogen Monoxide Research Division
An example of an unreliable website which discusses the health dangers of water.
Feline Reactions to Bearded Men
An example of a fake study, complete with academic bibliography.
Museum of Hoaxes
Contains information about historical hoaxes and fake photos.
The Onion
A satirical news outlet.
Fake News Websites
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