https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf created by Ms. Kovar en-us 2022-07-05 01:56:50 UTC 2025-04-02 14:24:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4f0.png kovar1 https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241217505 Are the claims your article is making backed up by evidence? Do they say where they got their information from? Check to see if you can find other source that contain the same factual information.

Consider using these tools:
- Google Fact Check Tools for general purposes
- Politifact and FactCheck.org for political matters
- The Washington Post's Fact Checker for news matters

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]]> 2022-07-11 19:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241221538 kovar1 https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241224966 Ensure that the information you are using is the most current and most up-to-date information available.]]> 2022-07-11 19:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241224966 kovar1 https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241226885 Typeosquatting is when source of misinformation create URLs that are one character off from the legitimate news source. Example, msnbbc.com. Double check the url of your website to ensure it's the real deal.

Learn more about typeosquatting here]]> 2022-07-11 19:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241226885 kovar1 https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241228073 Ask yourself if the source is over the top or if the article seems exaggerated in anyway. If you answer yes to any of these questions your article is likely not a credible source of news. Use the Interactive Media Bias Chart to check to see where your news source falls on bias scale

]]> 2022-07-11 19:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241228073 kovar1 https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241231367 Does the information have a credible author? Are they an expert in their field? Have they reported on this matter in the past? Ensure the article was written by a real person, not a bot.]]> 2022-07-11 19:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241231367 kovar1 https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241234750 Research the company or organization who sponsored, or provided the money for, this source of information. Does the sponsor imply any bias?]]> 2022-07-11 19:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241234750 kovar1 https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241235715 Often sources of misinformation will have a sensationalized or exaggerated headline. Compare the headline and the facts in the article to make sure they're telling the same story]]> 2022-07-11 19:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241235715 kovar1 https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241236794 Once you notice how to spot misinformation, it's likely you'll notice someone you follow online spreading misinformation. This article provides practical advise on how to speak to those sharing misinformation online]]> 2022-07-11 19:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kovar1/v1qhff4y538jq4lf/wish/2241236794