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