HUMA 1301 - History's Mysteries Assignment - Fall 24 - Pope: Recognizing Fake News

A project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, this nonpartisan, nonprofit seeks to "reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. Politics (FactCheck.org - About Us)."

One of the internet's oldest rumor and fact-checking websites. Owner is apolitical.

"PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics. PolitiFact is run by editors and reporters from the Tampa Bay Times..."

"Fact-checking and accountability journalism from AP journalists around the globe. " - AP Fact Check

An excellent fake news detecting activity. Test your ability to recognize fake news and learn techniques that will help you avoid it.

(4 videos, ~4 minutes each) Playlist of short videos introducing a method to evaluate the quality of information online using methods employed by fact-checkers.

An excellent guide to understanding, recognizing and avoiding fake news and misinformation online from UC Santa Barbara's Center for Information Technology and Society.