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MEJO 484: Infographics: Credibility & Search Tips
Things to Think About
The Site
- How recent is the information?
- Are there external sources? Are THEY credible?
- What do you learn from a Google search?
Follow the Money
- Is there an author? If not, who’s the publisher?
- How does the site make money?
Word Choice & Tone
- Are there advertisements or comments?
- Are they biased?
- Is the language super emotional?
Use More Words
Think Tanks
- Google Think Tank SearchA custom Google-powered search created by Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.
- AllSides List of Think TanksMajor think tanks and their bias ratings offered by Allsides.org.