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News Literacy/Evaluating Bias

How Can You Evaluate Bias in News?

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Media Bias Chart
Explore media bias through an interactive chart created by Ad Fontes Media.
Media Bias/Fact Check
A comprehensive media bias resource on the internet. There are currently 5700+ media sources and journalists listed in our database and growing every day.

How to evaluate

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Text Version of the Evaluate Graphic

Some Additional Methods for Evaluating Sources

Evaluating Sources of Information (Purdue Owl)

All Sides
All Sides provides balanced news, media bias ratings, diverse perspectives, and real conversation.
FactCheck
Is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
Media Bias/Fact Check
A comprehensive media bias resource on the internet. There are currently 5700+ media sources and journalists listed in our database and growing every day.
Politifact
Is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others on its Truth-O-Meter.
Snopes
Snopes investigates rumors and news stories from across the internet, covering a variety of topics.
Washington Post Fact Checker
The purpose of this website is to “truth squad” the statements of political figures regarding issues of great importance, be they national, international or local.

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