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Facts are important. This collection of sites will help you to evaluate the truth in your research, stories, and what is happening all around us. Use this collection to help evaluate the information you learn and hear to validate the sources and the facts.
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Ted ED
“How to Choose Your News” is an excellent educational video by Damon Brown that explains to students the difference between fact and fiction in the news.
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Snopes
One of the most popular sites on the web to find evidenced-based news that is cited so students can do their own research as well.
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Politifact
A great site for checking facts regarding political news that uses a very fun “truth-o-meter.”
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NPR Fact Check
Students can find unbiased information regarding world news, including footnotes to address when news is skewed.
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NAMLE
The National Association for Media Literacy Education is a great site to find, analyze, and evaluate all forms of communication.