In this episode, Katie talks to librarian Emily about finding sources you can trust for papers. They discuss tips they give students about how to find credible sources. They also discuss some bigger issues surrounding the sharing of knowledge, including the monetization of information, and fake news. This episode should provide students with an introduction to source credibility and databases, while inviting them into the larger conversation surrounding how knowledge is disseminated. 

Transcripts at this link

Resources Mentioned: 

Washington Post Article: “This is How the Internet’s Fake News Writers Make Money” 

Fact Check Sites: 

• Politifact
• Factcheck.org
• Washington Post Fact Checker
• Snopes
• Truth be Told
• NPR Fact-Check
• Lie Detector (Univision, Spanish language)
• Hoax Slayer

“Specialty” Sites:

• Climate Feedback
• SciCheck
• Quote Investigator

Fact-Checking sites from outside the U.S.

• FactsCan (Canada)
• El Polígrafo (Mexico
•  Guardian Reality Check (UK)
• BBC Reality Check (UK)