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General Use: News and Media Literacy: Information Searching

Information Searching

Information Searching

This page includes information about finding sources and checking them for validity.

Keyword Searching

Keyword Searching

A good search starts with strong keywords.  Instead of Google whole questions, try using the essential words for your search.

Filter Bubbles

Filter Bubbles and Confirmation Bias

Read sources with multiple perspectives and points of view to help you identify bias and misleading statements. Find more here:

Filter Bubbles from All Sides

Six Questions That Will Tell You What Media to Trust from The American Press Institute

News Websites

News Websites

Rather than Googling for news, use these websites to browse news stories.

AllSides

TweenTribune

NewsELA

Credit

Information for this LibGuide was adapted from the News Literacy LibGuide developed by Caitlin Bennett at Londonderry Middle School. It is used with permission.