Monday, October 7, 2019

The search for the real truth is an endless journey

TOP 5 FACT-CHECKING RESOURCES
The search for factual information is endless in the digital age. Here are five fact-checking resources I rely on to help tackle rumours and misinformation.

SNOPES
Snopes. com investigates all types of information online. including urban legends. myths and rumours.

POLITIFACT
PolitiFact uses the Truth-O-Meter “to evaluate statements made by elected officials, political, candidates, activists, and more.

FACTCHECK.ORG
Factcheck.org seeks to combine aspects of both journalism and scholarship to provide accurate information to media consumers.

AMERICAN PRESS INSTITUTE
The American Press Institutes new project provides vetted resources for fact-checkers and journalists.

WASHINGTON POST FACT CHECKER

Journalist Glenn Kessler responds to questions from the public and rates statements on a scale from one to four "Pinocchio’s."

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