Research Guides: War in Ukraine: A Guide to Library Resources: Fact-Checking Sites and Resources

Fact-Checking Sites and Resources

Most likely, you have been following information about the conflict on the Web and in social media. Along with reliable coverage, a lot of misinformation is being spread.

The sources below may help you verify authenticity of information pertaining to the conflict.

Fact-Checking Sites

Bellingcat
"Bellingcat is a Netherlands-based investigative journalism group that specialises in fact-checking and open-source intelligence." (Wikipedia)
FactCheck.org
This organization "aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases."
OpenSecrets.org
"OpenSecrets.org is your nonpartisan guide to money’s influence on U.S. elections and public policy." Categories for politicians and elections, influence and lobbying, and news and analysis. Also the "Capital Eye" blog. From the Center for Responsive Politics.
PolitiFact
PolitiFact is a project aimed at bringing the truth in politics. PolitiFact's reporters and editors fact-check statements from the White House, Congress, candidates, advocacy groups and more, rating claims for accuracy on their Truth-O-Meter.
Polygraph.info
"Polygraph.info is a fact-checking website produced by Voice of America (VOA). The website serves as a resource for verifying the increasing volume of disinformation and misinformation being distributed and shared globally."
Poynter (International Fact-Checking Network at Poynter) Fact-Checking Resources
The team "monitors trends in the fact-checking field to offer resources to fact-checkers, contribute to public discourse and provide support for new projects and initiatives that advance accountability in journalism."
The Washington Post Fact Checker
"Although the Washington Post has a left-center bias, its checks are excellent and sourced. The bias shows up because they fact check conservative claims more than liberal ones."
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Resources for Sharpening Critical Thinking and Fact-Checking Skills

Fake News, Propaganda, and Disinformation: Learning to CriticaEvaluate Media Sources: What Is Fake News?
This guide from Cornell University covers recognizing fake news, types of unreliable news content, tips for identifying sources bias and other topics related to critical analysis of news content.
How do you fact-check an image?
An article written for the Australian Associated Press explains the fact-checking process at each stage: image creation, editing and distribution.