Library: Evaluating Sources: Web Resources

An eBook for Student Fact-Checkers!

How to Identify Scholarly Articles
A video by Cornell University.
Intro to Library Research
Tutorial from the University of Minnesota Libraries.
Compare and Contrast 2 Sources: A Venn Diagram
A visual by Britannica on how to evaluate and discern statements and claims.
Fight the Fake! 5 Fact-checking Tips from Britannica
A handy 1-page graphical handout from Britannica.
Purdue Owl
This online writing lab is an essential resource for writing needs, and has a section on evaluating resources.
'We Tracked Down A Fake-News Creator In The Suburbs. Here's What We Learned'
A 7-minute interview, or read the transcript from National Public Radio.
Combating Propoganda
A non-partisan site about how propaganda can target you. Read on and then take the quiz!
The 5 Filters of the Mass Media Machine
Ownership, Advertising, the Media Elite, Flak, and the Common Enemy.