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Truth or Lies - Fact Checkers

Is it really true?  Try these fact checking websites.

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This is the place to go to check for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation. 
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Use this database to create timelines of periods in history and of the lives of individuals  from 1000 A.D. to the present. 
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An American fact checking site, nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for US politics.
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​Britannica has provided accurate, reliable information for more than 200 years.
Sometimes you get what you pay for - we pay for this and it's worth the money. 
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Focusing on scholarly research you can search across many subjects and sources: articles and books from academic publishers, professional societies, universities and other web sites.

These 4 Cs will also help you evaluate websites

Credibility
Who is the author? What is the URL? (.gov or .edu are reputable sites) Is the presentation professional?

Currency
When was the site last updated?

Consistent
Do the facts agree with facts from other sources? Check against two other sources.

Content
What is the purpose of the site?   Is it valid information or an infomercial? Is the information free from bias?

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