Fake News: evaluating sources


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Fact Checking Sites

Concerned about the reliability of information found online? 
Use these recommended sites to check the source.

FactCheck.org - checks the factual accuracy of statements 

Open Secrets - tracks donors, interests groups, PACs

Pew Research Center - nonpartisan research on journalism & media

RAND - objective analysis of public policy issues

Snopes.com - researches rumors & hoaxes

Southern Poverty Law Center - research on hate groups

WhoIs Directory - lists who owns domain names

List provided by LibGuides at Cabrillo College. Access the link for more great resources: http://cabrillo.libguides.com/news