🔍 Source Sleuth

Evaluate Sources Like a Professional Fact-Checker

GENO says: Welcome to Source Sleuth! In the age of information overload, knowing HOW to evaluate sources is more important than knowing facts. Anyone can publish anything online. Learn to spot fake news, biased sources, and manipulation tactics!

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Website Red Flags

Spot unreliable websites and fake news sites

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Claim Evaluation

Assess claims and their supporting evidence

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Lateral Reading

Verify sources by checking what others say

🔍 The SIFT Method

• S - Stop: Don't share immediately. Pause and investigate first.

• I - Investigate the source: Who's behind this? What's their agenda?

• F - Find better coverage: What do other reliable sources say?

• T - Trace claims: Find the original source of any claim.

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