Check the Facts

Use these websites to determine if news stories are true or false: Factcheck.org  Snopes.com  Media Bias/Fact Checker Politifact.com Washington Post Fact Check The Poynter Institute Fact Checker TinEye-Reverse Image Search

Other Ways to Spot Fake News Look for unusual URLs Look for unusual logos Look for grammatical mistakes or incorrect dates Who is the author? What are his/her credentials? Use fact-checking sites Are credible news sites reporting similar news? Do the same images appear in unrelated stories?

Video Tutorial: How to Spot Fake News by FactCheck.org

Source:  FactCheck.org (December 8, 2016)

Use These Steps

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