The News Literacy Project
This site centers their work on creating educational resources for teachers and students for media literacy education in K-12. Recently, they started a new “Rumor Guard” which streamlines false information into a few digestible sentences to understand where the media misinterpreted the fake news. Explore their RumorGuard page here.
They also recently introduced Checkology, which is “a free e-learning platform with engaging, authoritative lessons on subjects like news media bias, misinformation, conspiratorial thinking and more. Students develop the ability to identify credible information, seek out reliable sources and apply critical thinking skills to separate fact-based content from falsehoods.”
The platform aims to be a resource free to both teachers in classrooms, as well as the general public. Checkology includes courses taught by reputable journalists and scholars, and centers on specific ideas such as making sense of data, practicing quality journalism, and Infozones.
Fact Checking Websites
PolitiFact
PolitiFact is a fact-checking journalism platform that operates with a commitment to independence, transparency, fairness, and thorough reporting. Their hallmark Truth-O-Meter rates claims on a scale from “True” to “Pants on Fire,” helping readers quickly assess the accuracy of political statements. PolitiFact aims to equip citizens with the knowledge needed to engage in democratic governance.
FactCheck.org
A nonpartisan and nonprofit organization, FactCheck.org functions as a “consumer advocate” for voters, scrutinizing political statements, advertisements, debates, and interviews. It applies best practices from both journalism and academia to enhance public understanding of political discourse and reduce deception.
Snopes
Snopes is one of the oldest and most comprehensive fact-checking sites, initially focused on urban legends and hoaxes before expanding into broader misinformation topics. Its investigative journalism and documentation of sources allow readers to independently verify claims. Snopes remains a widely respected resource for debunking viral misinformation.
Reuters Fact Check
Reuters Fact Check is an initiative by Reuters to verify and debunk misinformation circulating on social media and other digital platforms. Using a rigorous journalistic approach, Reuters Fact Check analyzes viral claims, provides context, and cites credible sources to ensure accuracy. It covers a broad range of topics, including politics, science, and global news. Readers can access their fact-checks at Reuters Fact Check.
NPR Fact Check
National Public Radio (NPR) provides independent, nonprofit news coverage with an emphasis on accuracy and context. NPR FactCheck evaluates statements from political leaders and government officials, ensuring audiences receive accurate and well-contextualized information.
