Source Evaluation
Check the URLs for clues:
.com, .net -commercial sites
.edu -colleges & universities
.org -usually nonprofit organizations
.gov, .mil -U.S. government & military
.k12 -elementary through secondary schools
.us, .es, .de -countries (United States, Spain, Germany)
~krueger -personal name after .edu indicates the university is allowing a person to publish a site on the university server but doesn't necessarily support the information
Vet Your Information Using These Sites:
Media Bias Chart: Interactive chart - TV, web, and podcast sources
Media Bias/Fact Check: Media bias resource.
Poynter.org: Solid news journalism and fact-checking tools.
Snopes: Urban myths debunked and and crazy-but-true stories confirmed.
FactCheck.org: Wondering if a politician's claims are really true? Check here.
OpenSecrets.org: See how money plays a role in politics.
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