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Information Instruction Program

Sample Sources

Fact checking

These websites can help you fact check information you find on the web, in the media, and elsewhere. 

Snopes.com

FactCheck.org

Politifact

Types of Authority

Types of Authority

Education

Professional Work

Organizational Affiliation

Personal Experience

advanced degrees, study or research in a field

experience working in a field

employed or affiliated with professional organization, media outlet, or publication

first-hand life experience