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What are credible sources?
Fact checking
Sources for different purposes
Books vs scholarly books
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Fake news
Evaluating sources
Referencing sources
Tips
Don't just read the headlines
Always question what you read
Always question what you are told
Find out if the story is being covered by other media sources
Check the comments on Facebook to see if other "fact checkers" have provided evidence to the contrary
Fake News Watch
A list of fake new websites
Snopes
A site that fact checks urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
How to spot fake news
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