How to Fact Check an Image
Not sure if a picture is real? Google can help! Google has a reverse image search that allows you to trace an image's origin and check to see if the image has been tampered with. All you need to do is paste the image URL or drag the image into the box.
IF YOU USE THE GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS RIGHT CLICK ON ANY IMAGE AND SELECT "SEARCH GOOGLE FOR IMAGE"
Don't Use Google Chrome? Look at the screenshots below for more direction:
Using an IPhone? Click here for instructions.
Fact Checking Quotes
To fact-check quotes, the best idea is to do an Internet search on the quote. Try to find a legitimate website such as an official biography or an educational website. Below is an example:
Additional Fact Checking Links
- All SidesA site devoted to media bias ratings for online content.
- Fact CheckThis is a great site for checking up on political news.
- Hoax SlayerDebunks hoaxes and scams.
- Media Bias Fact CheckThis is a great resource that can be used to check where news/media sources fall on the political spectrum and whether they are legitimate or fake news.
- Open SecretsThis organization is devoted to tracking money in American politics.
- PolitifactThis is an award-winning site that fact checks political claims.
- Quote InvestigatorFact check and explore quotations and their origins.
- SciCheckPart of Factcheck.org devoted to checking misleading or false scientific claims.
- Science FeedbackFact checker that focuses on health and climate science media coverage.
- SnopesThis is a site devoted to debunking myths, urban legends and news stories.
Politifact
This is an award-winning site that fact-checks political claims. This is a great place to go to fact-check politicians, debates and any political claims made on social media, television or print sources.
