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Fall '25 - EDUC 1300 - Koo- by Kara Dixon: Evaluating Sources

CRAAP Test

Evaluating Sources- CRAAP Method- CRAAP refers to the five things we are looking for in a source: Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Purpose

Lateral Reading

Fact Checking Websites

  • FactCheck.org

    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)."

  • Snopes.com

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

  • Politifact

    "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..."

  • AP Fact Check

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

The SIFT Method

Stop! Do NOT read or share the source you found until you know what it is. Ask yourself whether you know and trust the website or source of information. Avoid getting lost in the “click cycle.”  Investigate the source. Use Google or fact checking websites to learn more about the source of information. Fact checking websites like: Snopes.com, factcheck.org, Politifact.com, AP Factcheck "Find better coverage.  If you source you found seems to be quoting from another article or other source, find the multiple trustworthy sources of information.  Check out the media bias chart!  If you’re not sure what coverage is trust worthy- look at a variety to see what the consensus is. Trace claims back to the original source to confirm facts and context.

Interactive Media Bias Chart

Click the image to interactInteractive Media Bias Chart

All Sides Bias Checker

All Sides- Don't be fooled by media bias and misinformation

Reverse Image Search

  • Right click-trick
  • Google app
  • Tin Eye

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