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Check your news source

 

Quick tips for spotting fake news

 

How to evaluate news

 

Is your news source here?

 

Evaluation Strategies

                      

 

Find the author

If the website does not provide author information, you can determine the author by entering the website URL here: 

 

      WHOIS Search

Then, if you don't recognize the author or organization, google the result to determine if the author is an expert in the field.

 

Check the facts

Are you unsure whether your news source is accurate? Check the facts here:

   

       

 

Chrome extensions can help

Try these Chrome extensions to help detect fake news websites:

 

           

           

 

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