Photo by Lukas Snopes was created by Barbara and David Mikkelson in 1994. The website was initially created as a platform for fact-checking urban legends, but it has since expanded to cover a wide range of topics, including politics, science, and current events. The Mikkelsons sold Snopes to a media Continue Reading
Using the Web of Science to Find Factual Information
Image from Pixabay Web of Science is a research database created by the Clarivate Analytics company. The database provides access to a vast collection of academic literature, including journals, books, conference proceedings, and patents. It is widely used by researchers, scientists, and other professionals to discover new research, track scholarly Continue Reading
The 7 Top Fact Checking Resources
Photo by Alexander Suhorucov In today’s digital age, misinformation, propaganda, and fake news can spread rapidly on social media and other online platforms. Fact-checking websites have become essential resources for verifying the accuracy of information. By using these websites, individuals can combat the spread of false information, make more informed Continue Reading
How to Use Google Reverse Image Search to Find Factual Information
Photo by Caio Google Reverse Image Search is a tool that allows users to find information about an image by uploading it or entering its URL. The tool will then show all instances where the image has appeared online, including web pages and social media accounts. Here are some ways Continue Reading