Credible News
Satire
Websites or articles that are meant to be funny by making fun of a subject and which often include statements that are untrue
Corroboration
An additional source that confirms or supports a news story, article, or piece of information
Credible
Able to be believed, trustworthy
Editorial
Articles or blogs that are meant to persuade the reader of the author's opinion and which may include bias or leave out important facts
Hoaxes
Articles that are meant to fool the reader into believing something that isn't true by trying to be as realistic as possible
Bias
Having preference for one thing over another in a way that's unfair
Fake News
Information is very surprising—even unbelievable. Website is biased or is not part of a credible news, academic, or governmental organization. Author's bio or previous articles show a bias on the issue. Key points cannot be corroborated by other credible sites.
Questionable News
Information may be surprising but is not unbelievable. Website is not part of a credible news, academic, or governmental organization. Author's bio or previous articles may show bias, or the article is an editorial or opinion piece.
Credible News
Information may or may not be surprising but makes sense. Website is part of a credible news, academic, or governmental organization. Author has no clear bias on the issue, and article is not an editorial or opinion piece. All key points can be corroborated by other credible sites.
Evaluate
To carefully examine something to figure out its value