Science vs. Pseudoscience
Test Yourself!
Fact-Check!
- Snopes.comFounded in 1994, Snopes checks the facts for urban legends, rumors, and misinformation.
- FactCheck.orgThis website is run by the University of Pennsylvania, and provides information about the factual accuracy of claims made by political figures.
- PolitiFactPulitzer-prize winning website that fact-checks political statements.
Engaging with others
Core beliefs
- You're not going to believe what I'm about to tell youWhy is it so hard to change our own minds?
9 Tricks to Avoid Fake News
Links
- How false news reports affect our thoughtsThis article describes a study that examined how false information affects individuals' cognitive abilities.
- How to spot "fake news"3-minute video from an expert who teaches children how to identify false information presented as fact
- Hypothesis or Theory?The dictionary describes the difference between "hypothesis" and "theory," two words used commonly to refer to the same thing, but which actually have different meanings in scientific discourse.
- Tricks propagandists use to push their agendaPropagandists are experts at manipulating information to suit their agenda. Learn their tricks so you are not fooled!
- Photo AnalysisPhotos can be used as evidence, but considering more than just what's pictured can add context and understanding to an image.
- 10 clues to the trustworthiness of an articleFrom EasyBib, 10 quick clues to evaluating an article's trustworthiness
- "Fake News" Research GuideAn extensive guide to the "fake news" phenomenon, with links to resources and tips for avoiding false information.
- Three types of biases that affect how we perceive informationThere are many types of bias, but three of the most prevalent and influential are detailed in this article.
- Biases make people vulnerable to misinformationYour biases may be affecting you subconsciously as you are exposed to information.
- What optical illusions can teach us about how we perceive information“Reality” is constructed by your brain. Here’s what that means, and why it matters.
- Our minds have trouble telling fact from fictionCognitive scientist Jim Davies writes about why our minds have trouble telling fact from fiction, even if we think we know the difference.
Resources
- IUE's Fake News LibGuideThis guide provides an extensive set of resources and helpful links related to distinguishing fake news.
Bias Detection
- AllSidesAllSides lists news stories from sources, rated by their ideological bias (this data is from user votes).
- Media Bias/Fact CheckA comprehensive resource for information about the bias and trustworthiness of online sources.
- Media Bias ChartThis up-to-date chart rates media outlets by their level of fact-based reporting and partisan bias.
