Listed below are some of the fact-checking websites that you can use to help you verify whether a news story you found is real news or fake news. To access the fact checking websites, click the links below.
AP Fact Check - The AP Fact Check webpage is a part of the Associated Press (AP) news website. AP Fact Check is an objective fact checking service. The AP website makes the following statement on the website: "AP employees must avoid behavior or activities that create a conflict of interest or compromise our ability to report the news fairly and accurately, uninfluenced by any person or action." That statement applies to all AP employees, including AP fact checkers. To view stories and claims that have been reviewed and responded to by AP fact checkers, scroll down on the AP Fact Check webpage. To report a news story you think may be fake news, click the envelope icon near the top of the webpage to email someone.
FactCheck.org - According to the website, FactCheck.org is "a non-partisan, nonprofit 'consumer advocate' for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics." To view statements/claims/stories that have been reviewed by FactCheck.org, click the "Archives" link. You can select a topic, or choose "View All" for all topics. When reviewing results, you can view the claims and FactCheck's responses to those claims. In addition to fact checking political stories/claims, there are also links to fact checking in the subject areas of health and science. Click the "Health Watch" link for health-related fact checking and click the "SciCheck" link for science-related fact checking. Also, you can use the "Ask a Question" feature if you found a news story you think may be fake news. That feature enables you to talk to someone from FactCheck.org about the story you found.
Politifact - This is a Pulitzer prize winning fact checker. Politifact is a non-partisan fact checking website that fact checks politics-related stories and claims. To view stories and claims that have been reviewed by Politifact, click the "Truth-O-Meter" link. Accuracy ratings are assigned to stories and claims that have been reviewed. The ratings include "true, mostly true, half true, mostly false, false, and pants on fire." If you happen to find a news story that you think may be fake news, you can click the "Suggest a Fact Check" link under the "About Us" link. This will let you talk to someone from Politifact about the story you found.
Snopes - This website is defined as "the Internet's definitive fact-checking resource." According to the website, Snopes is also the oldest and largest fact-checking site online. You can scroll down to view stories and claims that have been reviewed and responded to by Snopes. You can also browse for reviewed stories and claims by clicking links at the top of the website. For example, you can click the "Hot 50" link at the top to view trending fact checks. If you wish to report a news story you think may be fake news, click the "Submit a Topic" link in the top right corner to go to the contact page.
Infographics are resources that communicate messages in a visual way. Listed below are some infographics about fake news. They contain tips for recognizing fake news and other helpful information. To access the infographics, click the links below.
5 Tips to Spot Fake News - This is a brief infographic that lists five tips for recognizing a fake news story, such as "Check the source."
Evaluating a News Article - In this infographic, you will find questions to ask when viewing a news article, such as "Does the headline match the content?" and tips for what to look for.
Fake News is a Real Problem - This bar chart illustrates how much engagement some fake news stories received on Facebook.
How to Spot Fake News - Here you will find eight tips for recognizing fake news. Discussion is provided for each tip.
Today's News: Real or Fake? - This resource provides information to help you distinguish between real news and fake news.
Note: If you would like to find other infographics about fake news, you can click the Google Images link to search for and find infographics.