Visit one of the following fact-checking websites:
• Politifact : https://www.politifact.com/
• Factcheck.org : https://www.factcheck.org/
• Fact Checker – The Washington Post : https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/
• Snopes : https://www.snopes.com/
Find a claim that they investigated and rated as false. Read the article that is associated with that investigation, then answer the questions using the workspace provided.
1. What was the original claim or statement that was investigated?
2. What evidence did the fact-checking site use to support their “false” rating?
3. In your view, did the fact-checking site interpret the evidence they cited correctly? What makes you say that?
4. In your opinion, is this fact-checking site worth visiting to determine the truth or falsity of stories? What makes you say that?
