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Social Work 410: Social Welfare Policy and Services: Fake News

Class guide for SOCW410.

Quick Guide

Fact-Checking Resources

Snopes
Snopes is an independent resource for "rumor research," and features reliable and scholarly explanations of reports.
PolitiFact
PolitiFact fact-checks claims by American political figures, including elected officials, political parties, advocacy groups, etc.. PolitiFact rates the accuracy of statements, promises, and political figures.
First Draft News - Resources
This resource page includes guides to finding buzzworthy stories on social media, verifying details about social media reports, and much more.

Guidelines for Detecting Fake News

NPR's Fake Or Real?
Experts suggest readers read like fact-checkers. This article includes a few important things to consider when reading reports.

Last Updated: Apr 29, 2021 8:29 AM
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Subjects: Social Work

Tags: policy_law, policy_research, policy_studies, public_policy, social_policy, social_service, social_work, welfare