LibGuides: Anth 395: Anthropology of Globalization: News Credibility

Tools to Investigate News and Business Claims

6 tips to debunk fake news stories by yourself
This article from Poynter has great tips to get started!
Debunking False Stories
FactCheck.org is one of several organizations working with Facebook to debunk misinformation shared on the social media network.
PR Watch
The Center for Media and Democracy is a national watchdog group that conducts in-depth investigations into corruption and the undue influence of corporations on media and democracy.
Source Watch
Wiki-based encyclopedia of corporate entities that influence public opinion on the behalf of corporations and/or government agencies.
FactCheck.org
Monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.
PolitiFact
PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics.
Snopes.com
Reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
State of the News Media
Develop a stronger understanding of the news media with the Pew Center's annual report on the state of the media.