HIS 113: History of Contemporary Issues: Fake News
This course focuses on domestic and world events as they occur, interpreted in the light of both historical background and current issues and events.
The Oatmeal's You're not going to believe what I'm about to tell you
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News and issues from multiple perspectives
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AllSides
Unlike regular news services, AllSides exposes bias and provides multiple angles on the same story so you can quickly get the full picture, not just one slant.
News: What's trending
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newsmap
Provides a visual of trending news from around the world with direct links to featured stories. Allows for searching by country, by time (e.g. last 10 minutes), and by topic (e.g. Sports or Entertainment).
News: Quality, Partisanship, and Clickbait
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How to Spot Fake News
Snopes
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Snopes
The oldest and largest fact-checking site on the Internet, one widely regarded by journalists, folklorists, and laypersons alike as one of the world’s essential resources.
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