News Literacy: Fact Checking Websites

Fact-checks major U.S. political players. From the non-partisan and non-profit Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

Non-partisan site fact-checks U.S. political figures. From the Tampa Bay Times. Member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).

Fact-checks N.C. political figures. From non-partisan PolitiFact in partnership with the News & Observer.

Non-partisan column which fact-checks statements made by political figures. Member of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).

Helps to verify disinformation and misinformation being distributed and shared globally. Produced by Voice of America (VOA)​ and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Non-partisan site that attempts to dispel urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation. Before sharing anything on social media, check Snopes!

Tips and detailed steps for analyzing news sources. Includes long list of websites of information sources and their classification in a scheme of misleading, biased, or fake news.
Created by Melissa Zimdars of Merrimack College.

Great, short YouTube video from FactCheck.org with an overview of how to spot fake news.