Fact-Checking Resources
Learn how to combat the problem of fake news, misinformation & disinformation! Fact-check, evaluate, and stop the spread using the tools below.
- FactCheck.org
A project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Monitors the factual accuracy of political speeches, debates, news stories and other communications.
- Politifact
A project of the Tampa Bay Times, Politifact is an independent, nonpartisan fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak about American politics.
- Snopes
An evidence-based source for fact checking urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
Evaluation Skills: Learn and Practice
CTRL-F, a project from Canadian nonprofit CIVIX, is an extension of the SIFT Method (more below). The guide provides short videos and activities which can help you pick up three fundamental skills.
The SIFT method by Mike Caulfield provides four quick moves you can do when evaluating an online source. Learn more about using the SIFT method to sort fact from fiction related to COVID-19 at Sifting Through the Coronavirus Pandemic.
The SIFT method by Mike Caulfield provides four quick moves you can do when evaluating an online source. Learn more about using the SIFT method to sort fact from fiction related to COVID-19 at Sifting Through the Coronavirus Pandemic.