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JOUR 101 - Intro to Journalism (Kang): Tools for Verifying Information

Fake News presentation for Crystal Kang's Journalism 101 class.

Read it on the Web? Get the Facts!

Everyday we run across online stories, emails, and images that make us laugh, cry, get angry, feel sympathy. Before you forward an email, retweet or open your wallet, check that story to see if it's real.

Snopes.com

 

Here's a terrific guide from Snopes:

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FactCheck.org

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Washington Post Fact Checker

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Politifact.com

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AP Fact Check

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