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Evaluating Sources

Find resources here to help you distinguish between reputable sources and ones that may not have allegiance to the truth.  View the video at the bottom of this page to find out about the CRAAP test.

CRAAP Test
​To access the full graphic "What makes a news story fake?" follow this link to the Indiana University resource page.

NPR has created a handbook for consuming breaking news.  This resource can be found here.

Fact-Checking Sites
  • FactCheck –  Annenberg Public Policy Center at UPENN
  • MediaMatters – progressive organization; focus on conservative news
  • NewsBusters – conservative organization; focus on liberal news
  • OpenSecrets – focuses on campaign finance 
  • Politifact –  Tampa Bay Times 
  • Politifact-Virginia - Richmond Times Dispatch

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