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Fake News: Fact Checking Resources & Tools

How to Identify and Avoid Fake News

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

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.

Additional Method of Evaluation: Lateral Reading