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Community Review for FactCheck.org
Alyssa C.
College or university
My Take
This website provides reliable feedback on the facts on different websites, helping students avoid different forms of misinformation.
How I Use It
Since anyone who has access to the internet can create websites, not every source on the internet can be truthful and reliable for students to use. FactCheck.org can be a helpful source for students who need to check the validity of the sources they are using for their school work.
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Ariel B.
College or university
December 11, 2023
Improve media literacy in distinguishing true and false information
This website is a great platform for students who want to get the latest news. Not only can students get the correct facts on the website, they can also read a "quick take" analysis of how original posts or words distort facts. These posts can help students improve their ability to identify bias and misinformation.
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STEFANIE B.
April 28, 2023
Great Source for Factual Information
Overall, I enjoyed browsing through the site, reading the articles, and exploring all the features they offer. One benefit I found, in particular, is the language complexity being great for middle school to college level students. The language is great for strengthening younger students' reading skills without being too challenging while also being simple enough for high school or college students who want a more easy reading on factual news. One suggestion I would make for FactCheck is to add more languages so it is accessible for students who speak other languages.
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Mickel W.
College Student
Rutgers University New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
December 14, 2022
Great way to avoid misinformation
I think this is a great teaching tool that will familiarize students with double checking their sources before sharing the information with others.
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