This tutorial on fact-checking tools includes geolocation and lateral reading techniques.
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Geolocation
This geolocation tutorial is one of several skills tutorials from Checkology’s Check Center that walk students through useful fact-checking tools.
Advanced lateral reading
In this tutorial, learn how to use lateral reading to determine the credibility of an article by cross-referencing information on other websites.
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