Misinformation & Pseudoscience: Home

Founded in 1994, Snopes checks the facts for urban legends, rumors, and misinformation.

This website is run by the University of Pennsylvania, and provides information about the factual accuracy of claims made by political figures.

Pulitzer-prize winning website that fact-checks political statements.

Why is it so hard to change our own minds?

AdFontes Media is the creator of the Media Bias Chart, and their recorded webinars explain their rating methodology as well as help educators incorporate media evaluation into class work.

This article describes a study that examined how false information affects individuals' cognitive abilities.

3-minute video from an expert who teaches children how to identify false information presented as fact

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.

Propagandists are experts at manipulating information to suit their agenda. Learn their tricks so you are not fooled!

Photos can be used as evidence, but considering more than just what's pictured can add context and understanding to an image.

From EasyBib, 10 quick clues to evaluating an article's trustworthiness

An extensive guide to the "fake news" phenomenon, with links to resources and tips for avoiding false information.

There are many types of bias, but three of the most prevalent and influential are detailed in this article.

Your biases may be affecting you subconsciously as you are exposed to information.

“Reality” is constructed by your brain. Here’s what that means, and why it matters.

Cognitive scientist Jim Davies writes about why our minds have trouble telling fact from fiction, even if we think we know the difference.

This guide provides an extensive set of resources and helpful links related to distinguishing fake news.

AllSides lists news stories from sources, rated by their ideological bias (this data is from user votes).

A comprehensive resource for information about the bias and trustworthiness of online sources.

This up-to-date chart rates media outlets by their level of fact-based reporting and partisan bias.